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RCRA
KOBE COPPER PRODUCTS INCORPORATED
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,063 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $17,998 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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3990 HIGHWAY 311 SOUTH
PINE HALL, NC 27042
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- STOKES County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331420
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jul 17, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $17,998 · last Aug 11, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110009844865
How This Compares
#251
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#5,703
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
11
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-51% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,472 | — |
| 2016 | 3,270 | +32% |
| 2017 | 3,063 | -6% |
| 2018 | 2,881 | -6% |
| 2019 | 153 | -95% |
| 2020 | 1,741 | +1035% |
| 2021 | 1,072 | -38% |
| 2022 | 1,036 | -3% |
| 2023 | 1,014 | -2% |
| 2024 | 1,209 | +19% |
2024
2023
2022
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Arsenic | — | — | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Selenium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cadmium | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Beryllium | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 1,061 | — | 1,061 | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | — | 6 | — | 0 | |
| Lead | 6 | — | 6 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Selenium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 1,660 | 267 | 1,392 | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 13 | 6 | 8 | — | 4 | |
| Lead | 13 | 6 | 7 | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Arsenic | 12 | 3 | 9 | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Beryllium | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium | 6 | 6 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Silver | 6 | 6 | — | — | 2 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt | 42 | 42 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Beryllium | 42 | 42 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 42 | 42 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 28 | 28 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Selenium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 2,598 | 1,211 | 1,388 | — | 94 | |
| Cobalt | 39 | 39 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 39 | 39 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Beryllium | 39 | 39 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 34 | 26 | 8 | — | 4 | |
| Lead | 33 | 26 | 8 | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium | 26 | 26 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 26 | 26 | — | — | — | |
| Silver | 26 | 26 | — | — | 2 | |
| Arsenic | 22 | 13 | 9 | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Selenium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 2,675 | 1,744 | 931 | — | 79 | |
| Nickel | 56 | 56 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Beryllium | 56 | 56 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt | 56 | 56 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 42 | 37 | 5 | — | 2 | |
| Lead | 42 | 37 | 5 | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium | 37 | 37 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 37 | 37 | — | — | — | |
| Silver | 37 | 37 | — | — | 1 | |
| Arsenic | 25 | 19 | 6 | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selenium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 2,880 | 1,735 | 1,145 | — | 73 | |
| Cobalt | 55 | 55 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Beryllium | 55 | 55 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel | 55 | 55 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 43 | 37 | 6 | — | 2 | |
| Lead | 43 | 37 | 6 | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Silver | 37 | 37 | — | — | 1 | |
| Cadmium | 37 | 37 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 37 | 37 | — | — | — | |
| Arsenic | 26 | 18 | 8 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selenium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper | 2,220 | 1,091 | 1,128 | — | 66 | |
| Nickel | 35 | 35 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Beryllium | 35 | 35 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt | 35 | 35 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 30 | 23 | 6 | — | 5 | |
| Lead | 29 | 23 | 6 | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium | 23 | 23 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Silver | 23 | 23 | — | — | 2 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 23 | 23 | — | — | — | |
| Arsenic | 19 | 12 | 8 | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|
Off-Site Transfer Destinations
Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Destination | Chemical | Disposal | Recycling | Energy Rec. | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HANES MILL ROAD SOLID WASTE FACILITY
WINSTON-SALEM, NC
|
Silver | 0 | — | — | — |
|
HANES MILL ROAD SOLID WASTE FACILITY
WINSTON-SALEM, NC
|
Lead | 0 | — | — | — |
|
HANES MILL ROAD SOLID WASTE FACILITY
WINSTON-SALEM, NC
|
Arsenic | 1 | — | — | — |
|
HANES MILL ROAD SOLID WASTE FACILITY
WINSTON-SALEM, NC
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | — | — | — |
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Violation Detected During Inspection | Jan 7, 2009 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 27, 2008 | Jan 21, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 17, 1994 | Nov 28, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 17, 1994 | Nov 28, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 6, 1993 | Jun 21, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 6, 1993 | Jun 21, 1993 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.50 mg/L | 45.00 | +54% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.60 mg/L | 45.00 | +30% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 613.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +53% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.04 | +4% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.04 | +9% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.90 mg/L | 30.00 | +40% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.20 mg/L | 12.50 | +6% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 MGD | 0.03 | +2% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.30 mg/L | 2.50 | +32% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 MGD | 0.03 | +10% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +24% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 65.90 mg/L | 45.00 | +46% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.38 mg/L | 30.00 | +11% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 85.40 mg/L | 45.00 | +90% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.20 mg/L | 7.50 | +289% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.20 mg/L | 5.00 | +484% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.26 mg/L | 0.05 | +377% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.26 mg/L | 0.04 | +527% | Apr 2022 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.27 mg/L | 0.05 | +407% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.27 mg/L | 0.04 | +566% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,120.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +180% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,550.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +288% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 411.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +3% | May 2016 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 660.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +65% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.10 mg/L | 30.00 | +10% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.05 mg/L | 30.00 | +37% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.60 mg/L | 45.00 | +75% | Mar 2015 | Open |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-TX-2022-0012 · Aug 11, 2022
$2,074
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2022-0195 · Jul 28, 2022
$518
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2022-0196 · Jul 28, 2022
$618
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2022-0192 · Jul 28, 2022
$418
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-TX-2022-0008 · Jun 21, 2022
$3,074
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-TX-2022-0003 · Mar 11, 2022
$3,074
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-TX-2021-0011 · Dec 7, 2021
$3,074
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-TX-2021-0010 · Dec 7, 2021
$2,074
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-TX-2021-0008 · Sep 28, 2021
$3,074
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00013646 · Jun 23, 2011
$246
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00013984 · May 17, 2011
$896
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00002798 · Jan 31, 2011
$1,041
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00011982 · Mar 12, 2010
$260
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD982124125-009 · Jun 23, 2009
$76,900
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00004355 · May 13, 2009
$307
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00009353 · Aug 18, 2008
$834
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00007023 · Nov 27, 2007
$711
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00002085 · May 31, 2007
$304
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00006421 · Oct 8, 2004
$347
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00006420 · Jun 28, 2004
$3,072
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