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CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 19,541 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 $4,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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24 COMMERCE DR
GAFFNEY, SC 29340
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- CHEROKEE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326199
- Inspections
- 5 · last Mar 18, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $4,500 · last Oct 2, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110013339627
How This Compares
#110
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#2,860
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.
1
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)
-35% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 33,975 | — |
| 2016 | 21,504 | -37% |
| 2017 | 19,541 | -9% |
| 2018 | 24,451 | +25% |
| 2020 | 14,422 | — |
| 2021 | 19,152 | +33% |
| 2022 | 23,111 | +21% |
| 2023 | 25,099 | +9% |
| 2024 | 21,946 | -13% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 21,946 | 21,946 | — | — | 700 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 25,099 | 25,099 | — | — | 2,025 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 23,111 | 23,111 | — | — | 475 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 19,152 | 19,152 | — | — | 710 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 14,422 | 14,422 | — | — | 328 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 24,451 | 24,451 | — | — | 555 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 19,541 | 19,541 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 21,504 | 21,504 | — | — | 494 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 33,975 | 33,975 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CYCLECHEM INC
LEWISBERRY, PA
|
Styrene | 700 | — | — | — |
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 | FRV | Jan 8, 2026 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 19, 2025 | Oct 2, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 19, 2025 | Oct 2, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste for Recovery or Disposal | Jun 19, 2025 | Oct 2, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 19, 2025 | Oct 2, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 19, 2025 | Oct 2, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 17, 2020 | Nov 19, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 17, 2020 | Nov 19, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 17, 2020 | Nov 19, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Sep 17, 2020 | Dec 8, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 20, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 1, 2015 | Apr 24, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 1, 2015 | Apr 24, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 1, 2015 | Jun 3, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 1, 2015 | Apr 24, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 30, 2010 | Sep 1, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 30, 2010 | Aug 31, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 30, 2010 | Sep 1, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 2, 2007 | Aug 2, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 2, 2007 | Aug 24, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 2, 2007 | Aug 2, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 9, 2002 | Sep 9, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 9, 2002 | Sep 9, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 15, 2000 | Apr 14, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 15, 2000 | Apr 14, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 15, 2000 | Apr 14, 2000 | 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.
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCR000005629-001 · Jul 3, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601077849 · Jun 20, 2017
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCR000005629-000 · Mar 22, 2000
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