Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
CENTURY FURNITURE INDUSTRIES PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 10,629 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 chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
420 12TH ST NW
HICKORY, NC 28603
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- CATAWBA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 337122
- Inspections
- 9 · last Oct 1, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 21, 2010
- Registry ID
- 110009717869
How This Compares
#172
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#3,875
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
3
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)
+6% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 23,304 | — |
| 2016 | 9,825 | -58% |
| 2017 | 10,629 | +8% |
| 2018 | 11,427 | +8% |
| 2019 | 21,571 | +89% |
| 2020 | 22,212 | +3% |
| 2021 | 30,016 | +35% |
| 2022 | 28,679 | -4% |
| 2023 | 29,209 | +2% |
| 2024 | 24,623 | -16% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 16,112 | 16,112 | — | — | 3,625 | |
| Toluene | 8,426 | 8,426 | — | — | 1,873 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 85 | 85 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 19,279 | 19,279 | — | — | 2,421 | |
| Toluene | 9,879 | 9,879 | — | — | 1,232 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 51 | 51 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 17,671 | 17,671 | — | — | 4,039 | |
| Toluene | 10,955 | 10,955 | — | — | 2,490 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 53 | 53 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 18,119 | 18,119 | — | — | 4,451 | |
| Toluene | 11,843 | 11,843 | — | — | 2,893 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 54 | 54 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 13,333 | 13,333 | — | — | 3,040 | |
| Toluene | 8,830 | 8,830 | — | — | 2,000 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 49 | 49 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 12,840 | 12,840 | — | — | 2,703 | |
| Toluene | 8,672 | 8,672 | — | — | 1,810 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 59 | 59 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 11,365 | 11,365 | — | — | 3,125 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 62 | 62 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 10,572 | 10,572 | — | — | 3,109 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 57 | 57 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 9,772 | 9,772 | — | — | 3,292 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 53 | 53 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 14,948 | 14,948 | — | — | 4,109 | |
| Toluene | 8,305 | 8,305 | — | — | 2,997 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 51 | 51 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | 1,873 | — | — |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | 3,625 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Toluene | — | 1,873 | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | 3,625 | — | — |
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: General | Oct 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Oct 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Oct 1, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 12, 2023 | May 11, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 12, 2023 | May 11, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 22, 2021 | Jul 16, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 17, 2009 | Mar 10, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 1, 1989 | Jun 27, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 17, 1987 | Jan 5, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 15, 1986 | Jun 3, 1986 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD003221868-031 · Apr 28, 2023
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD003221868-030 · Jun 22, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD003221868-023 · Feb 17, 2009
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD003221868-003 · Jun 16, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD003221868-002 · Dec 18, 1987
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD003221868-001 · May 15, 1986
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