Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
BEFESA ZINC METAL, LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 924 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
-
484 HICKS GROVE ROAD
MOORESBORO, NC 28114
View on map ↗ - County
- RUTHERFORD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331492
- Inspections
- 15 · last Jan 20, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 4, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110055619399
How This Compares
#305
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#7,194
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
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
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)
+231% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 26,874 | — |
| 2016 | 4,507 | -83% |
| 2017 | 924 | -79% |
| 2018 | 1,805 | +95% |
| 2019 | 79 | -96% |
| 2020 | 11,639 | +14633% |
| 2021 | 12,442 | +7% |
| 2022 | 5,947 | -52% |
| 2023 | 91,309 | +1435% |
| 2024 | 88,961 | -3% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 83,950 | 80,508 | 3,442 | — | 6,987,619 | |
| Manganese compounds | 4,110 | 3,122 | 988 | — | 2,169,783 | |
| Lead compounds | 568 | 513 | 55 | — | 7,794,330 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 168 | 37 | 131 | — | 582,354 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 165 | — | 165 | — | 106,544 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 87,210 | 85,467 | 1,743 | — | 12,052,951 | |
| Manganese compounds | 3,377 | 3,122 | 255 | — | 3,381,788 | |
| Lead compounds | 534 | 513 | 21 | — | 10,136,487 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 188 | 37 | 151 | — | 1,142,065 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 4,686 | 2,874 | 1,812 | — | 14,724,922 | |
| Manganese compounds | 826 | 826 | — | — | 3,225,104 | |
| Lead compounds | 317 | 239 | 78 | — | 1,896,984 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 118 | 7 | 111 | — | 864,897 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 11,091 | 2,874 | 8,217 | — | 13,811,711 | |
| Manganese compounds | 826 | 826 | — | — | 2,984,018 | |
| Lead compounds | 369 | 239 | 130 | — | 1,912,215 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 156 | 7 | 149 | — | 500,085 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 10,230 | 2,874 | 7,356 | — | 3,669,463 | |
| Manganese compounds | 826 | 826 | — | — | 126,533 | |
| Lead compounds | 325 | 239 | 86 | — | 1,309,913 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 258 | 7 | 251 | — | 334,304 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | 79 | 20 | 59 | — | 377,260 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | 204,662 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,635 | — | 1,635 | — | 2,537,650 | |
| Lead compounds | 152 | — | 152 | — | 209,769 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 18 | — | 18 | — | 110,616 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | 12,084 | |
| Zinc compounds | 912 | — | 912 | — | 225,434 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 12 | — | 12 | — | 2,254 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | — | 0 | — | 6,496 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
| Zinc compounds | 4,168 | 54 | 4,114 | — | 4,997,498 | |
| Lead compounds | 249 | 7 | 242 | — | 1,197,704 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 74 | — | 74 | — | 203,032 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 211,762 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 128 | |
| Zinc compounds | 25,782 | 1,706 | 24,076 | — | 15,079,887 | |
| Cadmium compounds | 469 | 4 | 465 | — | 309,005 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 448 | 448 | — | — | 595,853 | |
| Lead compounds | 175 | 132 | 43 | — | 4,008,781 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadmium compounds | — | 258,569 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 3,337,551 | — | — |
| Copper compounds | — | 33,116 | — | — |
| Manganese compounds | — | 1,088,159 | — | — |
| Lead compounds | — | 3,590,022 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Copper compounds | 11,564 | — | — | — |
|
ELEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Cadmium compounds | 17,295 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
ROCKWOOD, TN
|
Cadmium compounds | — | 11,828 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
PALMERTON, PA
|
Cadmium compounds | — | 230,959 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY CANTON
CANTON, OH
|
Cadmium compounds | 143,330 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Cadmium compounds | 159 | — | — | — |
|
MAX ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES INC YUKON FAC
YUKON, PA
|
Cadmium compounds | 68,039 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Cadmium compounds | 110,741 | — | — | — |
|
ELEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Lead compounds | 2,139,765 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
ROCKWOOD, TN
|
Lead compounds | — | 192,293 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
PALMERTON, PA
|
Lead compounds | — | 1,445,153 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY CANTON
CANTON, OH
|
Lead compounds | 2,722,829 | — | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Lead compounds | 723 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Lead compounds | 644 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Lead compounds | 1,236,087 | — | — | — |
|
MAX ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES INC YUKON FAC
YUKON, PA
|
Lead compounds | 56,836 | — | — | — |
|
ELEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Copper compounds | 17,947 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
PALMERTON, PA
|
Copper compounds | — | 15,074 | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Cadmium compounds | 3 | — | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Copper compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
MAX ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES INC YUKON FAC
YUKON, PA
|
Copper compounds | 832 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Copper compounds | 7 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY CANTON
CANTON, OH
|
Copper compounds | 59,454 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
ROCKWOOD, TN
|
Copper compounds | — | 1,665 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
ROCKWOOD, TN
|
Manganese compounds | — | 47,030 | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
PALMERTON, PA
|
Manganese compounds | — | 864,793 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY CANTON
CANTON, OH
|
Manganese compounds | 422,926 | — | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Manganese compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Manganese compounds | 463 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Manganese compounds | 440,230 | — | — | — |
|
ELEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Manganese compounds | 193,241 | — | — | — |
|
MAX ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES INC YUKON FAC
YUKON, PA
|
Manganese compounds | 201,095 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
PALMERTON, PA
|
Zinc compounds | — | 1,897,404 | — | — |
|
EQ DETROIT INC
DETROIT, MI
|
Zinc compounds | 2,954 | — | — | — |
|
MICHIGAN DISPOSAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT
BELLEVILLE, MI
|
Zinc compounds | 4,381 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY CANTON
CANTON, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 2,070,544 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Zinc compounds | 1,219,476 | — | — | — |
|
MAX ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES INC YUKON FAC
YUKON, PA
|
Zinc compounds | 229,535 | — | — | — |
|
ELEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Zinc compounds | 1,407,992 | — | — | — |
|
BEFESA ZINC US INC.
ROCKWOOD, TN
|
Zinc compounds | — | 155,327 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cadmium compounds | 0 | FOREST CITY WWTP, FOREST CITY |
| Lead compounds | 0 | FOREST CITY WWTP, FOREST CITY |
| Copper compounds | 0 | FOREST CITY WWTP, FOREST CITY |
| Manganese compounds | — | FOREST CITY WWTP, FOREST CITY |
| Zinc compounds | 6 | FOREST CITY WWTP, FOREST CITY |
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 Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Jan 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Jan 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Surface Impoundments | Jul 30, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jul 30, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Jul 30, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Jul 30, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 30, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Jul 30, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 4, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 4, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 4, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Unapproved Operation | Jul 1, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Unapproved Operation | May 11, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Oct 15, 2015 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 15, 2015 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 14, 2015 | Jun 30, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Oct 14, 2015 | Jun 30, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Oct 14, 2015 | Jun 29, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 14, 2015 | Jun 30, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Oct 14, 2015 | Jun 30, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 14, 2015 | Jun 29, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 14, 2015 | Jun 30, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 13, 2014 | Nov 20, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 13, 2014 | Nov 20, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 13, 2014 | Nov 20, 2014 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.09 | +13% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.18 mg/L | 0.09 | +101% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.09 | +62% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.09 | +4% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 mg/L | 0.09 | +20% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.37 mg/L | 0.35 | +6% | Aug 2015 | Open |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.69 mg/L | 0.35 | +96% | Feb 2015 | Resolved |
| Cadmium, total [as Cd] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.50 mg/L | 0.35 | +42% | Jan 2015 | 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-NCR000159038-009 · Feb 28, 2025
INITIAL IMMINENT AND SUBSTANTIAL ENDANGERMENT ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCR000159038-007 · Sep 23, 2021
INITIAL IMMINENT AND SUBSTANTIAL ENDANGERMENT ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCR000159038-006 · Dec 4, 2020
Judicial
· Case 04-2013-9015 · Sep 21, 2020
$111,799
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2019-4350 · Oct 28, 2019
Judicial
· Case 04-2016-9007 · Sep 9, 2016
INITIAL IMMINENT AND SUBSTANTIAL ENDANGERMENT ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCR000159038-01B · Oct 28, 2015
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2015-0097 · Jun 22, 2015
$909
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2015-0063 · May 1, 2015
$909
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCR000159038-001 · Oct 14, 2014
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCR000159038-002 · Sep 23, 2014