TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
HK RESEARCH CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,181 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
908 OLD LENOIR ROAD
HICKORY, NC 28601
View on map ↗ - County
- CATAWBA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325991
- Inspections
- 4 · last Oct 24, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 31, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110000350628
How This Compares
#270
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#6,111
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
+182% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,116 | — |
| 2016 | 2,181 | -30% |
| 2017 | 2,181 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2,062 | -5% |
| 2019 | 972 | -53% |
| 2020 | 8,821 | +808% |
| 2021 | 8,828 | 0% |
| 2022 | 10,539 | +19% |
| 2023 | 9,669 | -8% |
| 2024 | 8,785 | -9% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 6,550 | 6,550 | — | — | 54,078 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 2,235 | 2,235 | — | — | 6,979 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 7,726 | 7,726 | — | — | 32,640 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 1,943 | 1,943 | — | — | 4,047 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 8,228 | 8,228 | — | — | 7,041 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 2,311 | 2,311 | — | — | 469 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 6,664 | 6,664 | — | — | 3,960 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 2,164 | 2,164 | — | — | 335 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 6,491 | 6,491 | — | — | 5,215 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 2,330 | 2,330 | — | — | 450 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl methacrylate | 523 | 523 | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 449 | 449 | — | — | 688 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 1,634 | 1,634 | — | — | 1,003 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 428 | 428 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 1,801 | 1,801 | — | — | 750 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 379 | 379 | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 1,801 | 1,801 | — | — | 1,732 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 379 | 379 | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 2,842 | 2,842 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 273 | 273 | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | — | — | 40,365 | 13,713 |
| Methyl methacrylate | — | — | 5,059 | 1,920 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Methyl methacrylate | — | — | 5,059 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Styrene | — | — | 40,365 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 6, 2022 | Feb 17, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Oct 31, 2017 | Jan 9, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 31, 2017 | Jan 9, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Oct 31, 2017 | Jan 9, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 25, 2015 | Nov 22, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 25, 2015 | Nov 22, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 25, 2015 | Nov 22, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 25, 2015 | Feb 15, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 5, 2013 | Feb 25, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 5, 2013 | Feb 25, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Dec 5, 2013 | Feb 25, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 5, 2013 | Feb 25, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Oct 6, 2008 | Dec 6, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 6, 2008 | Dec 6, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 6, 2008 | Dec 6, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 6, 2008 | Dec 6, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Oct 6, 2008 | Dec 6, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Oct 6, 2008 | Dec 6, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Apr 23, 2007 | Apr 23, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 23, 2007 | Apr 26, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 31, 1993 | Sep 2, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 12, 1992 | Sep 22, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 22, 1990 | Oct 16, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 10, 1987 | Sep 10, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 11, 1984 | Mar 14, 1984 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD000616763-027 · Feb 2, 2022
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD000616763-025 · Dec 22, 2017
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2017-4008 · Aug 31, 2017
$47,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD000616763-001 · Aug 30, 2017
$47,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD000616763-023 · Jan 16, 2014
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD000616763-019 · Nov 13, 2008
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD000616763-012 · Aug 31, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD000616763-011 · Aug 12, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD000616763-002 · Sep 29, 1990
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