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KOPPERS INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,505 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
280 N KOPPERS RD
FLORENCE, SC 29506
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- FLORENCE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 321114
- Inspections
- 7 · last Aug 15, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 4, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110000492770
How This Compares
#211
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#5,954
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
2
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)
+6% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,109 | — |
| 2016 | 2,505 | -19% |
| 2017 | 2,505 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2,404 | -4% |
| 2019 | 6 | -100% |
| 2020 | 3,506 | +57377% |
| 2021 | 3,406 | -3% |
| 2022 | 2,304 | -32% |
| 2023 | 3,707 | +61% |
| 2024 | 3,306 | -11% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 8 | |
| Creosote | 3,300 | 3,300 | — | — | 20,077 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 2,602 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 10 | |
| Creosote | 3,700 | 3,700 | — | — | 25,379 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 3,289 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 9 | |
| Creosote | 2,300 | 2,300 | — | — | 21,932 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 2,843 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
| Creosote | 3,400 | 3,400 | — | — | 26,213 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 3,436 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 7 | |
| Creosote | 3,500 | 3,500 | — | — | 16,702 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 2,167 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 4,570 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 35 | |
| Creosote | 2,400 | 2,400 | — | — | 86,784 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 11,289 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 25 | |
| Creosote | 2,500 | 2,500 | — | — | 61,274 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 8,053 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 46 | |
| Creosote | 2,500 | 2,500 | — | — | 114,751 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 14,765 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 53 | |
| Arsenic | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hexachlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Creosote | 3,100 | 3,100 | — | — | 131,402 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 17,127 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Pentachlorophenol | 3 | 3 | — | — | 7,650 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2,665 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 119 | 3 | 6 |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 38,649 | 804 | 2,007 |
| Creosote | — | 300,000 | 6,200 | 15,477 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 2 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 910 |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 804 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | 884 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 3 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | 3 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | 3 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Creosote | — | — | — | 20 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Creosote | — | — | — | 7,020 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Creosote | — | — | — | 6,821 |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Creosote | — | — | 6,200 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Creosote | 16 | CITY OF FLORENCE PEE DEE RIVER WWTP, FLORENCE |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | CITY OF FLORENCE PEE DEE RIVER WWTP, FLORENCE |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 2 | CITY OF FLORENCE PEE DEE RIVER WWTP, FLORENCE |
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 | Nov 25, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 15, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste for Recovery or Disposal | Dec 15, 2023 | Feb 9, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 12, 2019 | Sep 4, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 12, 2019 | Sep 4, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 12, 2019 | Sep 4, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Drip Pads | Apr 12, 2019 | Sep 4, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 12, 2019 | Sep 4, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 14, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Drip Pads | Jul 18, 2014 | Sep 30, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 17, 2013 | Sep 30, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 17, 2013 | Sep 30, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Drip Pads | Sep 17, 2013 | Sep 30, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 12, 2012 | Sep 30, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Drip Pads | Jul 12, 2012 | Nov 4, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 12, 2012 | Sep 30, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 12, 2012 | Nov 4, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 12, 2011 | Aug 11, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 12, 2011 | Aug 11, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 12, 2011 | Aug 11, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Drip Pads | May 12, 2011 | Aug 11, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Sep 24, 2010 | Mar 1, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 21, 2010 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 18, 2010 | Jul 29, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Feb 18, 2010 | Jul 29, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 18, 2010 | Aug 10, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 18, 2010 | Jul 29, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Drip Pads | Feb 18, 2010 | Jul 29, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 3, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 3, 2009 | Oct 14, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Drip Pads | Feb 24, 2009 | May 19, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 24, 2009 | Apr 22, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Jul 22, 2008 | Oct 2, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 11, 2007 | Apr 13, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 5, 2006 | Jun 5, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 5, 2006 | Jun 11, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 5, 2006 | Jun 6, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 5, 2006 | Jun 11, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 5, 2006 | Jun 11, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Drip Pads | Jun 5, 2006 | Jun 11, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 5, 2006 | Jun 11, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 3, 2003 | Sep 17, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 6, 2000 | May 12, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 9, 1999 | Feb 9, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Apr 11, 1996 | May 17, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 19, 1994 | Jul 5, 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604297383 · Mar 12, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601777470 · Mar 14, 2019
ENFORCEMENT REFERRAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD003353026-002 · Sep 8, 2014
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2013-2049 · Aug 13, 2013
$1,446
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD003353026-001 · May 19, 2009
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00017884 · Feb 7, 2008
$15,400
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00009392 · Nov 13, 2003
$13,600
Judicial
· Case 04-1998-0350 · Apr 7, 2003
$966,668
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2000-0439 · Sep 1, 2000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00006327 · Jan 27, 1998
$8,560
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00000497 · Apr 29, 1996
ENFORCEMENT CONFERENCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD003353026-000 · Nov 18, 1992
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD003353026-003 · Jun 7, 1988
FINAL 3008(H) I.S. CA ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD003353026-APT · Apr 13, 1988
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD003353026-007 · Jan 25, 1988
$7,000
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD003353026-008 · Mar 6, 1987
$10,800
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