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NUCOR STEEL - HERTFORD
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,404 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
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1505 RIVER ROAD
COFIELD, NC 27922
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- HERTFORD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331110
- Inspections
- 8 · last Apr 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 21, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110024423131
How This Compares
#292
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#6,684
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
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)
+956% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,177 | — |
| 2016 | 1,434 | +22% |
| 2017 | 1,404 | -2% |
| 2018 | 2,076 | +48% |
| 2019 | 13,633 | +557% |
| 2020 | 11,657 | -14% |
| 2021 | 12,871 | +10% |
| 2022 | 9,956 | -23% |
| 2023 | 10,584 | +6% |
| 2024 | 12,427 | +17% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 11,451 | 11,393 | 59 | — | 6,892,784 | |
| Manganese compounds | 296 | 296 | — | — | 1,317,438 | |
| Mercury compounds | 250 | 249 | 0 | — | 22 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 171 | 171 | — | — | 234,849 | |
| Copper compounds | 106 | 66 | 40 | — | 38,583 | |
| Lead compounds | 97 | 56 | 40 | — | 168,072 | |
| Nickel compounds | 32 | 32 | — | — | 19,438 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 23 | 23 | — | — | 27,157 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 9,375 | 9,307 | 68 | — | 8,702,454 | |
| Manganese compounds | 589 | 589 | — | — | 1,555,199 | |
| Mercury compounds | 274 | 274 | 0 | — | 16 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 146 | 146 | — | — | 297,619 | |
| Copper compounds | 68 | 40 | 27 | — | 39,107 | |
| Lead compounds | 62 | 34 | 27 | — | 208,301 | |
| Nickel compounds | 36 | 36 | — | — | 30,938 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 23 | 23 | — | — | 38,104 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 36,624 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 8,682 | 8,620 | 62 | — | 7,131,923 | |
| Manganese compounds | 633 | 633 | — | — | 1,748,148 | |
| Mercury compounds | 260 | 260 | 0 | — | 16 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 154 | 154 | — | — | 341,551 | |
| Copper compounds | 88 | 51 | 37 | — | 39,687 | |
| Lead compounds | 72 | 36 | 37 | — | 199,755 | |
| Nickel compounds | 34 | 34 | — | — | 38,082 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium | 23 | 23 | — | — | 46,075 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 38,768 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 11,507 | 11,293 | 214 | — | 10,843,273 | |
| Manganese compounds | 639 | 639 | — | — | 968,313 | |
| Mercury compounds | 366 | 366 | 0 | — | 27 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 179 | 179 | — | — | 154,479 | |
| Copper compounds | 83 | 73 | 10 | — | 67,968 | |
| Lead compounds | 50 | 45 | 4 | — | 315,235 | |
| Nickel compounds | 46 | 46 | — | — | 3,909 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 10,405 | 10,235 | 170 | — | 11,207,629 | |
| Manganese compounds | 559 | 559 | — | — | 1,713,770 | |
| Mercury compounds | 334 | 334 | 0 | — | 25 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 175 | 175 | — | — | 234,232 | |
| Copper compounds | 92 | 66 | 27 | — | 69,590 | |
| Nickel compounds | 43 | 43 | — | — | 12,561 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium | 25 | 25 | — | — | 29,672 | |
| Lead compounds | 22 | 13 | 9 | — | 273,088 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 12,446 | 12,246 | 200 | — | 8,981,850 | |
| Manganese compounds | 505 | 505 | — | — | 2,209,336 | |
| Mercury compounds | 340 | 340 | 0 | — | 35 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 173 | 173 | — | — | 271,233 | |
| Copper compounds | 100 | 77 | 23 | — | 55,099 | |
| Nickel compounds | 44 | 44 | — | — | 32,016 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 25 | 14 | 11 | — | 217,883 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 557 | 540 | 17 | — | 229,224 | |
| Manganese compounds | 460 | 460 | — | — | 834,488 | |
| Mercury compounds | 368 | 368 | — | — | 2,368 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 208 | 208 | — | — | 186,509 | |
| Zinc compounds | 173 | 68 | 104 | — | 9,709,198 | |
| Copper compounds | 151 | 125 | 26 | — | 69,847 | |
| Nickel compounds | 97 | 97 | — | — | 3,217 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 43 | 43 | — | — | 6,433 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 20,324 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 230,540 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | 350 | 350 | — | — | 2,406 | |
| Manganese compounds | 344 | 344 | — | — | 979,562 | |
| Lead compounds | 281 | 279 | 2 | — | 292,248 | |
| Copper compounds | 134 | 131 | 3 | — | 70,902 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 111 | 111 | — | — | 190,837 | |
| Zinc compounds | 85 | 68 | 17 | — | 9,874,920 | |
| Nickel compounds | 82 | 82 | — | — | 5,131 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 20,858 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 234,119 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | 333 | 333 | — | — | 290 | |
| Manganese compounds | 331 | 331 | — | — | 1,000,635 | |
| Lead compounds | 273 | 263 | 10 | — | 264,507 | |
| Zinc compounds | 154 | 64 | 90 | — | 8,155,365 | |
| Copper compounds | 145 | 131 | 14 | — | 74,057 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 107 | 107 | — | — | 141,765 | |
| Nickel compounds | 80 | 80 | — | — | 3,050 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 19,718 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 218,695 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | 347 | 347 | — | — | 1,427,818 | |
| Mercury compounds | 338 | 338 | 0 | — | 28 | |
| Lead compounds | 232 | 223 | 9 | — | 412,513 | |
| Zinc compounds | 176 | 61 | 115 | — | 11,718,897 | |
| Nickel compounds | 46 | 46 | — | — | 6,187 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 17 | 2 | 15 | — | 107,885 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 9 | 9 | — | — | 41,970 | |
| Arsenic compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 26,621 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 618,973 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | 478,002 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 6,864,880 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 38,427 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 155,771 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 1,956 | — | — |
| Mercury compounds | — | 7 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 84,750 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
SNELLING, SC
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 84,750 | — | — |
|
ATLANTIC WASTE DISPOSAL
WAVERLY, VA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 145,436 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 344 | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES OF NORTH CAROLINA, LLC DBA EAST CAROLINA E
AULANDER, NC
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 4,319 | — | — | — |
|
ATLANTIC WASTE DISPOSAL
WAVERLY, VA
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 27,057 | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES OF NORTH CAROLINA, LLC DBA EAST CAROLINA E
AULANDER, NC
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 100 | — | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
SNELLING, SC
|
Lead compounds | — | 155,771 | — | — |
|
ATLANTIC WASTE DISPOSAL
WAVERLY, VA
|
Lead compounds | 11,473 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Lead compounds | 633 | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES OF NORTH CAROLINA, LLC DBA EAST CAROLINA E
AULANDER, NC
|
Lead compounds | 194 | — | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
SNELLING, SC
|
Manganese compounds | — | 478,002 | — | — |
|
ATLANTIC WASTE DISPOSAL
WAVERLY, VA
|
Manganese compounds | 837,493 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Manganese compounds | 1,943 | — | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
SNELLING, SC
|
Mercury compounds | — | 7 | — | — |
|
ATLANTIC WASTE DISPOSAL
WAVERLY, VA
|
Mercury compounds | 14 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Mercury compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES OF NORTH CAROLINA, LLC DBA EAST CAROLINA E
AULANDER, NC
|
Mercury compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
SNELLING, SC
|
Nickel compounds | — | 1,956 | — | — |
|
ATLANTIC WASTE DISPOSAL
WAVERLY, VA
|
Nickel compounds | 17,474 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Nickel compounds | 8 | — | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
SNELLING, SC
|
Zinc compounds | — | 6,864,880 | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 27,904 | — | — | — |
|
AMERICAN ZINC RECYCLING CORP
SNELLING, SC
|
Copper compounds | — | 38,427 | — | — |
|
ENVIROSAFE SERVICES OF OHIO INC
OREGON, OH
|
Copper compounds | 156 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 0 | WINTON, TOWN-SPRAY SYSTEM, WINTON |
| Nickel compounds | 0 | WINTON, TOWN-SPRAY SYSTEM, WINTON |
| Sodium nitrite | — | WINTON, TOWN-SPRAY SYSTEM, WINTON |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | WINTON, TOWN-SPRAY SYSTEM, WINTON |
| Copper compounds | — | WINTON, TOWN-SPRAY SYSTEM, WINTON |
| Zinc compounds | 0 | WINTON, TOWN-SPRAY SYSTEM, WINTON |
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 10, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 23, 2020 | Jun 24, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 9, 2016 | May 26, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 25, 2013 | Feb 3, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 25, 2013 | Feb 3, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 25, 2013 | Feb 3, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 25, 2013 | Feb 3, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 18, 2003 | Sep 5, 2003 | 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-NCR000011197-012 · Sep 19, 2024
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCR000011197-006 · Feb 19, 2014
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCR000011197-001 · Jun 18, 2003
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