3M FILM PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 17,286 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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1400 PERIMETER RD
GREENVILLE, SC 29605
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- GREENVILLE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 322220
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jun 13, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000354161
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 | 25,279 | — |
| 2016 | 14,438 | -43% |
| 2017 | 17,286 | +20% |
| 2018 | 16,090 | -7% |
| 2019 | 15,406 | -4% |
| 2020 | 11,912 | -23% |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 11,912 | 11,912 | — | — | 781 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 15,406 | 15,406 | — | — | 787 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 16,090 | 16,090 | — | — | 67 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 17,286 | 17,286 | — | — | 175 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 14,438 | 14,438 | — | — | 723 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 13,400 | 13,400 | — | — | 367 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 11,879 | 11,879 | — | — | 263 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | 65 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3M COMPANY
COTTAGE GROVE, MN
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | 137 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 38 | WCRSA LOWER REEDY WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT, SIMPSONVILLE |
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 | Oct 13, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 25, 2017 | Jun 19, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 25, 2017 | Jun 19, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 25, 2017 | Jun 19, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 29, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 4, 2015 | Nov 4, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 4, 2015 | Jan 6, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 7, 2014 | Jan 20, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 7, 2014 | Jan 20, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 6, 2012 | Jul 9, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 6, 2012 | Jul 9, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 6, 2012 | Jul 9, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 6, 2012 | Jul 9, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 6, 2012 | Jul 9, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 2, 2007 | Jun 19, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 2, 2007 | Jun 19, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 2, 2007 | Jun 19, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 2, 2007 | Jun 19, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 3, 2003 | Aug 5, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 3, 2003 | Aug 5, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 3, 2003 | Aug 5, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 21, 1996 | Sep 19, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 21, 1996 | Sep 19, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 21, 1996 | Sep 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.