Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
KEMET COMPONENTS DIVISION
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,583 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 $7,000 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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2835 KEMET WAY
SIMPSONVILLE, SC 29681
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- GREENVILLE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 334416
- Inspections
- 3 · last Dec 20, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $7,000 · last Oct 13, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110017088355
How This Compares
#210
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#5,910
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.
2
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
+254% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,370 | — |
| 2016 | 2,610 | +10% |
| 2017 | 2,583 | -1% |
| 2018 | 3,528 | +37% |
| 2019 | 2,155 | -39% |
| 2020 | 3,282 | +52% |
| 2021 | 12,083 | +268% |
| 2022 | 10,033 | -17% |
| 2023 | 9,720 | -3% |
| 2024 | 8,400 | -14% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 5,780 | 5,780 | — | — | 127,657 | |
| Methanol | 2,620 | 2,620 | — | — | 673,427 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 5,780 | 5,780 | — | — | 179,250 | |
| Methanol | 3,940 | 3,940 | — | — | 682,946 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 5,920 | 5,920 | — | — | 228,740 | |
| Methanol | 4,113 | 4,113 | — | — | 1,303,323 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 6,170 | 6,170 | — | — | 2,429,339 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5,913 | 5,913 | — | — | 218,044 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 2,628 | 2,628 | — | — | 141,761 | |
| Methanol | 654 | 654 | — | — | 1,273,818 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,655 | 1,655 | — | — | 917,268 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 91,662 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 3,198 | 3,198 | — | — | 1,288,990 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 330 | 330 | — | — | 84,448 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,253 | 2,253 | — | — | 512,581 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 330 | 330 | — | — | 121,149 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | 36,432 | |
| Methanol | 2,280 | 2,280 | — | — | 648,096 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 330 | 330 | — | — | 86,342 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | 30,777 | |
| Methanol | 2,040 | 2,040 | — | — | 407,018 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 330 | 330 | — | — | 85,211 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | 130,823 | 498,761 | 174,666 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 127,657 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LEE COUNTY/TERRA NOVA SOL. SOLID WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY
BISHOPVILLE, SC
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 127,657 |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Methanol | — | — | 498,761 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 174,666 | 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 | Jan 7, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 13, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 22, 2022 | Nov 14, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Sep 22, 2022 | Nov 14, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 22, 2022 | Nov 14, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Sep 22, 2022 | Nov 14, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 27, 2016 | May 25, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 27, 2016 | May 25, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 27, 2016 | May 25, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 27, 2016 | May 25, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 27, 2016 | May 25, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 27, 2016 | May 25, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 27, 2016 | May 25, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 27, 2016 | May 25, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 19, 2013 | Sep 16, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 7, 2008 | Feb 7, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 7, 2008 | Mar 13, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 8, 2000 | Sep 6, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 8, 2000 | Jun 8, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 27, 1998 | Mar 23, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 27, 1998 | Mar 23, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 1, 1995 | Aug 23, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 1, 1995 | Aug 23, 1995 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604611865 · Oct 13, 2025
$7,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604417224 · May 21, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603725760 · Sep 26, 2023
RETURN TO COMPLIANCE LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD000003558-001 · Oct 3, 2016
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD000003558-000 · Aug 1, 1995
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