R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO. WHITAKER PARK
Quick Summary
- •Released 21,369 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 $7,500 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
1101 REYNOLDS BLVD.
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27105
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- FORSYTH County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 312230
- Inspections
- 6 · last Sep 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $7,500 · last Aug 4, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000345332
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 26,128 | — |
| 2016 | 25,198 | -4% |
| 2017 | 21,369 | -15% |
| 2018 | 19,937 | -7% |
| 2019 | 6,334 | -68% |
| 2020 | 6,863 | +8% |
| 2021 | 6,635 | -3% |
| 2022 | 4,273 | -36% |
| 2023 | 4,642 | +9% |
| 2024 | 139 | -97% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicotine and salts | 139 | 139 | — | — | 42,843 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicotine and salts | 4,642 | 4,642 | — | — | 59,523 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicotine and salts | 4,273 | 4,273 | — | — | 41,931 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicotine and salts | 6,635 | 6,635 | — | — | 43,213 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicotine and salts | 6,863 | 6,863 | — | — | 46,892 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicotine and salts | 6,334 | 6,334 | — | — | 44,846 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 13,517 | 13,517 | — | — | 6,822 | |
| Nicotine and salts | 6,420 | 6,420 | — | — | 55,831 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 14,925 | 14,925 | — | — | 5,654 | |
| Nicotine and salts | 6,444 | 6,444 | — | — | 38,084 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 18,927 | 18,927 | — | — | 5,392 | |
| Nicotine and salts | 6,271 | 6,271 | — | — | 38,908 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 18,716 | 18,716 | — | — | 5,914 | |
| Nicotine and salts | 7,412 | 7,412 | — | — | 38,492 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicotine and salts | — | — | — | 6,031 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Nicotine and salts | — | — | — | 1,837 |
|
WALLACE FARM INC
ADVANCE, NC
|
Nicotine and salts | 9,381 | — | — | — |
|
HERR THOMASVILLE
THOMASVILLE, NC
|
Nicotine and salts | 18,761 | — | — | — |
|
HANES MILL RD. LANDFILL
WINSTON SALEM, NC
|
Nicotine and salts | 8,670 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nicotine and salts | 4,194 | MUDDY CREEK WWTP, WINSTON SALEM |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 5, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Dec 5, 2023 | Aug 26, 2025 | 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.