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TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ORTEC:EASLEY
Quick Summary
- •Released 415 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of PFAS ("forever chemicals").
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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505 GENTRY MEMORIAL HWY.
EASLEY, SC 29640
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- PICKENS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 1 · last Dec 13, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 13, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110000354456
How This Compares
#270
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#8,206
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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
+169% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 417 | — |
| 2016 | 362 | -13% |
| 2017 | 415 | +15% |
| 2018 | 378 | -9% |
| 2019 | 199 | -47% |
| 2020 | 330 | +66% |
| 2021 | 383 | +16% |
| 2022 | 448 | +17% |
| 2023 | 821 | +83% |
| 2024 | 1,122 | +37% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 25,180 | |
| Styrene | 384 | 255 | — | 129 | 631 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 255 | 255 | — | — | 59,875 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 151 | 151 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 20 | 10 | — | 10 | 10,101 | |
| Ammonia | 17 | 17 | — | — | 750 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 10 | 10 | — | — | 25,571 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 14,969 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 12,416 | |
| Methanol | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 255 | 255 | — | — | 500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 255 | 255 | — | — | 59,875 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 151 | 151 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 103 | 103 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 12 | 12 | — | — | 750 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 14,969 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 10,101 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 12,416 | |
| Methanol | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 5 | 5 | — | — | 25,571 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Butyl acrylate | 151 | 151 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 108 | 108 | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 102 | 102 | — | — | 504 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 30 | 30 | — | — | 59,875 | |
| Ammonia | 12 | 12 | — | — | 840 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 12 | 12 | — | — | 12,416 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 8 | 8 | — | — | 14,969 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 8 | 8 | — | — | 1,323 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 8 | 8 | — | — | 16,249 | |
| Toluene | 7 | 7 | — | — | 10,101 | |
| Diisocyanates | 2 | 2 | — | — | 25,178 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Butyl acrylate | 158 | 158 | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 96 | 96 | — | — | 378 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 70 | 70 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 34 | 34 | — | — | 61,459 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5,762 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 9 | 9 | — | — | 15,365 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 4 | 4 | — | — | 9,176 | |
| Diisocyanates | 2 | 2 | — | — | 40 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Decanol, 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10,10-heptadecafluoro- | — | — | — | — | — | PFAS |
| Methyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,1,2,2-Tetrahydroperfluorotetradecyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | PFAS |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,1,2,2-Tetrahydroperfluorodecyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | PFAS |
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Decane, 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8-heptadecafluoro-10-iodo- | — | — | — | — | — | PFAS |
| Acrylonitrile | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,1,2,2-Tetrahydroperfluorohexadecyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | PFAS |
| 1,1,2,2-Tetrahydroperfluorododecyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | PFAS |
| Butyl acrylate | 121 | 121 | — | — | 661 | |
| Styrene | 73 | 73 | — | — | 661 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 70 | 70 | — | — | 991 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 34 | 34 | — | — | 80,694 | |
| Methanol | 11 | 11 | — | — | 6,008 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 3,536 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 9 | 9 | — | — | 20,173 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylonitrile | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 132 | 132 | — | — | 128 | |
| Styrene | 67 | 67 | — | — | 128 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylonitrile | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 1,200 | |
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 158 | 158 | — | — | 1,722 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 78 | 78 | — | — | 718 | |
| Styrene | 62 | 62 | — | — | 109 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 34 | 34 | — | — | 167,600 | |
| Methanol | 13 | 13 | — | — | 12,377 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 13 | 13 | — | — | 2,013 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 8 | 8 | — | — | 41,900 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 24,180 | |
| Toluene | 6 | 6 | — | — | 11,840 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 23,070 | |
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Butyl acrylate | 183 | 183 | — | — | 1,882 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 87 | 87 | — | — | 2,910 | |
| Styrene | 67 | 67 | — | — | 6,078 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 34 | 34 | — | — | 129,992 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 13 | 13 | — | — | 6,455 | |
| Methanol | 12 | 12 | — | — | 5,152 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 9 | 9 | — | — | 32,498 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 1,680 | |
| Toluene | 4 | 4 | — | — | 11,904 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylonitrile | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 150 | 150 | — | — | 148 | |
| Styrene | 73 | 73 | — | — | 148 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 72 | 72 | — | — | 496 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 37 | 37 | — | — | 106,177 | |
| Methanol | 11 | 11 | — | — | 3,688 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 8 | 8 | — | — | 21,726 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 7 | 7 | — | — | 3,198 | |
| Toluene | 4 | 4 | — | — | 12,792 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 177 | 177 | — | — | 160 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 100 | 100 | — | — | 8,900 | |
| Styrene | 47 | 47 | — | — | 160 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 32 | 32 | — | — | 9,576 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 26 | 26 | — | — | 39,517 | |
| Methanol | 20 | 20 | — | — | 3,054 | |
| Acrylic acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 3,856 | |
| Toluene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 14,380 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 12,416 | — |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 14,969 | — |
| Styrene | — | — | 631 | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 59,875 | — |
| Toluene | — | — | 10,101 | — |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 25,571 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ECOFLO, INC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
Diisocyanates | 25,178 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Diisocyanates | 2 | — | — | — |
|
ECOFLO, INC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
Ammonia | 750 | — | — | — |
|
ECOFLO, INC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 14,969 | — |
|
ECOFLO, INC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
Styrene | — | — | 158 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Styrene | — | — | 473 | — |
|
ECOFLO, INC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 31,135 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 28,740 | — |
|
ECOFLO, INC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 9,959 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 2,457 | — |
|
ECOFLO, INC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 22,471 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 3,100 | — |
|
ECOFLO, INC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
Toluene | — | — | 2,604 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Toluene | — | — | 7,497 | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | EASLEY GOLDEN CREEK LAGOON, EASLEY |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | EASLEY GOLDEN CREEK LAGOON, EASLEY |
| Ethylbenzene | — | EASLEY GOLDEN CREEK LAGOON, EASLEY |
| Methyl methacrylate | — | EASLEY GOLDEN CREEK LAGOON, EASLEY |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | EASLEY GOLDEN CREEK LAGOON, EASLEY |
| Styrene | — | EASLEY GOLDEN CREEK LAGOON, EASLEY |
| Toluene | 9 | EASLEY GOLDEN CREEK LAGOON, EASLEY |
| Butyl acrylate | — | EASLEY GOLDEN CREEK LAGOON, EASLEY |
| Methanol | — | EASLEY GOLDEN CREEK LAGOON, EASLEY |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste for Recovery or Disposal | Dec 13, 2023 | Jan 8, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 13, 2023 | Jan 8, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 13, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 13, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Feb 27, 2020 | Jul 13, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 23, 2015 | Jan 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 23, 2015 | Jan 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | HW Management System - Definitions | Jun 4, 2012 | Sep 26, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 4, 2012 | Sep 26, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 4, 2012 | Mar 13, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 4, 2012 | Sep 26, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 4, 2012 | Mar 13, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 9, 2007 | Jul 9, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 19, 2001 | Jun 19, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 19, 2001 | Nov 30, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 19, 2001 | Jun 19, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 19, 2001 | Jun 19, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 27, 1998 | Apr 23, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 27, 1998 | May 8, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 27, 1998 | May 8, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 6, 1996 | Jul 19, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 6, 1996 | Jul 19, 1996 | Resolved |
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.
RETURN TO COMPLIANCE LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD981479710-001 · Jul 15, 2020
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2010-2720 · Jun 17, 2010
$27,402
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD981479710-000 · Apr 1, 1998
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