Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
SK BATTERY AMERICA, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 16,766 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 $33,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1760 STEVE REYNOLDS IND PKWY
COMMERCE, GA 30529
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- JACKSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 335910
- Inspections
- 4 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $33,000 · last Apr 17, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110070566594
How This Compares
#132
of 653 TRI reporters in GA
#3,117
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
7
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
4
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 (2022–2024)
-68% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 53,069 | — |
| 2023 | 109,712 | +107% |
| 2024 | 16,766 | -85% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,533,125 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 16,180 | 16,180 | — | — | 5,683,319 | |
| 1,3-Propane sultone | 458 | 458 | — | — | 8,016 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 53 | 53 | — | — | 1,609,186 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 42 | 42 | — | — | 1,183,575 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 33 | 33 | — | — | 1,269,674 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 7,500 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 10,537,960 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 109,023 | 109,023 | — | — | 16,589,226 | |
| 1,3-Propane sultone | 560 | 560 | — | — | 3,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 54 | 54 | — | — | 4,429,024 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 42 | 42 | — | — | 4,446,717 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 33 | 33 | — | — | 4,145,755 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,520,000 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 52,780 | 52,780 | — | — | 7,502,164 | |
| Acetonitrile | 250 | 250 | — | — | 1,980 | |
| Nickel compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 2,159,929 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 2,168,560 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 8 | 8 | — | — | 2,021,793 | |
| 1,3-Propane sultone | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2,340 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | 1,450,575 | — | — |
| 1,3-Propane sultone | — | — | 1,402 | 6,614 |
| Copper compounds | — | 2,533,104 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 1,144,512 | — | — |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 4,883,899 | — | 799,420 |
| Cobalt compounds | — | 1,066,929 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WISTRON GREENTECH (TEXAS) CORP
MCKINNEY, TX
|
Nickel compounds | — | 136,552 | — | — |
|
ASCEND ELEMENTS INC
COVINGTON, GA
|
Nickel compounds | — | 568,326 | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIES LLC
MACON, GA
|
Nickel compounds | 158,590 | — | — | — |
|
INTERCO TRADING CO
MADISON, IL
|
Nickel compounds | — | 745,697 | — | — |
|
AMERICAN BIO MASS LLC
WALTERBORO, SC
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | 2,957 |
|
ENCHEM AMERICA, INC.
COMMERCE, GA
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | 4,883,899 | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIES LLC
MACON, GA
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | 796,463 |
|
ASCEND ELEMENTS INC
COVINGTON, GA
|
Copper compounds | — | 936,537 | — | — |
|
INTERCO TRADING CO
MADISON, IL
|
Copper compounds | — | 1,314,348 | — | — |
|
WISTRON GREENTECH (TEXAS) CORP
MCKINNEY, TX
|
Copper compounds | — | 282,219 | — | — |
|
ASCEND ELEMENTS INC
COVINGTON, GA
|
Manganese compounds | — | 448,413 | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIES LLC
MACON, GA
|
Manganese compounds | 125,128 | — | — | — |
|
INTERCO TRADING CO
MADISON, IL
|
Manganese compounds | — | 588,359 | — | — |
|
WISTRON GREENTECH (TEXAS) CORP
MCKINNEY, TX
|
Manganese compounds | — | 107,740 | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIES LLC
MACON, GA
|
1,3-Propane sultone | — | — | — | 6,614 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
1,3-Propane sultone | — | — | 1,402 | — |
|
ASCEND ELEMENTS INC
COVINGTON, GA
|
Cobalt compounds | — | 418,014 | — | — |
|
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIES LLC
MACON, GA
|
Cobalt compounds | 116,646 | — | — | — |
|
INTERCO TRADING CO
MADISON, IL
|
Cobalt compounds | — | 548,479 | — | — |
|
WISTRON GREENTECH (TEXAS) CORP
MCKINNEY, TX
|
Cobalt compounds | — | 100,436 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 34 | COMMERCE, CITY OF (NORTHSIDE WPCP), COMMERCE |
| Cobalt compounds | 0 | COMMERCE, CITY OF (NORTHSIDE WPCP), COMMERCE |
| Nickel compounds | 21 | COMMERCE, CITY OF (NORTHSIDE WPCP), COMMERCE |
| Copper compounds | 21 | COMMERCE, CITY OF (NORTHSIDE WPCP), COMMERCE |
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 for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Sep 11, 2023 | Jan 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 17, 2022 | Jun 20, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jun 17, 2022 | Dec 22, 2022 | 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.
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAR000088278-002 · Apr 17, 2024
$33,000
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-GAR000088278-001 · Nov 22, 2022
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