TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
DEFENSE FUELS CHARLESTON
Quick Summary
- •Released 726 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 PFAS ("forever chemicals").
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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5862 N. RHETT EXTENSION
HANAHAN, SC 29406
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- CHARLESTON County
- Industry
- Public Administration
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 928110
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jul 23, 1997
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110002316556
How This Compares
#257
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#218
of 348 TRI reporters in Public Administration
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)
-38% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 544 | — |
| 2016 | 632 | +16% |
| 2017 | 726 | +15% |
| 2018 | 741 | +2% |
| 2019 | 40 | -95% |
| 2020 | 452 | +1030% |
| 2021 | 436 | -3% |
| 2022 | 336 | -23% |
| 2023 | 332 | -1% |
| 2024 | 337 | +1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 123 | 123 | 0 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 100 | 100 | 0 | — | 2 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 73 | 73 | 0 | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 39 | 39 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Cumene | 119 | 119 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 112 | 112 | 0 | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 100 | 100 | 0 | — | 2 | |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Cumene | 122 | 122 | 0 | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 100 | 100 | 0 | — | 2 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 73 | 73 | 0 | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 39 | 39 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1 | 1 | — | — | 10 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Perfluorooctanoic acid | — | — | — | — | 118 | ♦ Carcinogen PFAS |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 193 | 193 | 0 | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 173 | 173 | 0 | — | 6 | |
| Cumene | 65 | 65 | 0 | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 4 | 4 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 203 | 203 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 184 | 184 | 0 | — | — | |
| Cumene | 60 | 60 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | 39 | 39 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 308 | 308 | — | — | 83 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 296 | 296 | — | — | 83 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 95 | 95 | — | — | 42 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 40 | 40 | — | — | 42 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 299 | 299 | — | — | 34 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 287 | 287 | — | — | 34 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 91 | 91 | — | — | 18 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 47 | 47 | — | — | 18 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 286 | 286 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 258 | 258 | — | — | 8 | |
| Cumene | 82 | 82 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 244 | 244 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 224 | 224 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 72 | 72 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 | — | 0 | — | — |
| Cumene | — | 1 | — | — |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 2 | — | — |
| Naphthalene | — | 1 | — | — |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | 0 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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MORAN ENVIRONMENTAL RECOVERY LLC
RANDOLPH, MA
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
STERICYCLE SPECIALTY WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC.
WEST COLUMBIA, SC
|
Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
|
STERICYCLE SPECIALTY WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC.
WEST COLUMBIA, SC
|
Naphthalene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
MORAN ENVIRONMENTAL RECOVERY LLC
RANDOLPH, MA
|
Naphthalene | — | 0 | — | — |
|
STERICYCLE SPECIALTY WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC.
WEST COLUMBIA, SC
|
Ethylbenzene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
MORAN ENVIRONMENTAL RECOVERY LLC
RANDOLPH, MA
|
Ethylbenzene | — | 1 | — | — |
|
STERICYCLE SPECIALTY WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC.
WEST COLUMBIA, SC
|
Certain glycol ethers | 0 | — | — | — |
|
MORAN ENVIRONMENTAL RECOVERY LLC
RANDOLPH, MA
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | 0 | — | — |
|
MORAN ENVIRONMENTAL RECOVERY LLC
RANDOLPH, MA
|
Cumene | — | 0 | — | — |
|
STERICYCLE SPECIALTY WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC.
WEST COLUMBIA, SC
|
Cumene | — | 1 | — | — |
|
MORAN ENVIRONMENTAL RECOVERY LLC
RANDOLPH, MA
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 0 | — | — |
|
STERICYCLE SPECIALTY WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC.
WEST COLUMBIA, SC
|
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene | — | 0 | — | — |
|
STERICYCLE SPECIALTY WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC.
WEST COLUMBIA, SC
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
MORAN ENVIRONMENTAL RECOVERY LLC
RANDOLPH, MA
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 1 | — | — |
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 | Jul 23, 1997 | Oct 8, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 23, 1997 | Oct 7, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 23, 1997 | Oct 8, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 8, 1996 | Apr 19, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 8, 1996 | May 21, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 31, 1993 | Sep 13, 1993 | 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.
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SC9570024332-000 · Mar 5, 1996
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