DAY INTERNATIONAL
Quick Summary
- •Released 183,323 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 $4,178 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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PO BOX 1077
ARDEN, NC 28704
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- BUNCOMBE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326299
- Inspections
- 7 · last Aug 20, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $4,178 · last Apr 25, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000351459
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 | 221,013 | — |
| 2016 | 190,060 | -14% |
| 2017 | 183,323 | -4% |
| 2018 | 212,680 | +16% |
| 2019 | 10 | -100% |
| 2020 | 195,415 | +1954050% |
| 2021 | 194,065 | -1% |
| 2022 | 197,267 | +2% |
| 2023 | 126,181 | -36% |
| 2024 | 151,813 | +20% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 1,875 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 12,973 | |
| Toluene | 151,813 | 151,813 | — | — | 84,195 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 8,822 | |
| Toluene | 126,181 | 126,181 | — | — | 50,219 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 101 | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 185,917 | 185,917 | — | — | 146,630 | |
| Styrene | 11,350 | 11,350 | — | — | 6,631 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 182,750 | 182,750 | — | — | 132,800 | |
| Styrene | 11,050 | 11,050 | — | — | 29,375 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | 11,705 | |
| Diisocyanates | 10 | 10 | — | — | 825 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 184,750 | 184,750 | — | — | 6,275 | |
| Styrene | 10,650 | 10,650 | — | — | 15,719 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,000 | |
| Zinc compounds | 5 | — | 5 | — | 18,725 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,140 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 7,487 | |
| Toluene | 202,000 | 202,000 | — | — | 107,288 | |
| Styrene | 10,670 | 10,670 | — | — | 10,478 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 10 | 10 | — | — | 89 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 14,920 | |
| Toluene | 167,100 | 167,100 | — | — | 195,815 | |
| Styrene | 16,213 | 16,213 | — | — | 16,455 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 10 | 10 | — | — | 875 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 176,000 | 176,000 | — | — | 156,318 | |
| Styrene | 14,050 | 14,050 | — | — | 8,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,200 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 210,000 | 210,000 | — | — | 59,878 | |
| Styrene | 11,003 | 11,003 | — | — | 14,340 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,358 |
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 | — | 3,195,867 | 84,190 | — |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | 1,875 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VLS ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
MAULDIN, SC
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | 1,875 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Toluene | — | — | 2,290 | — |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC.
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Toluene | — | — | 81,900 | — |
|
BUNCOMBE COUNTY LANDFILL
ALEXANDER, NC
|
Zinc compounds | 7,808 | — | — | — |
|
UNION UPSTATE REGIONAL
ENOREE, SC
|
Zinc compounds | 4,389 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Zinc compounds | 776 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 5 | MSD BUNCOMBE COUNTY WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT, ASHEVILLE |
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 4, 2023 | Oct 17, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 14, 2023 | Feb 6, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 14, 2023 | Dec 8, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Oct 20, 2022 | May 17, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jan 26, 2017 | Mar 10, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 26, 2017 | Mar 10, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 7, 2009 | May 19, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 7, 2009 | May 19, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 7, 2009 | May 19, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 7, 2009 | May 19, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 7, 2009 | May 19, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 5, 2008 | May 20, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 5, 2008 | May 20, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 23, 2005 | Jun 29, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 9, 2003 | Jun 23, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 30, 2000 | Oct 30, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 26, 1993 | Oct 19, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 12, 1992 | Dec 2, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 4, 1990 | Feb 22, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 3, 1990 | Aug 14, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 15, 1989 | Aug 28, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 12, 1982 | Dec 2, 1992 | 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.