ROCKWOOD LITHIUM INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 8,937 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
348 HOLIDAY INN DR.
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086
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- CLEVELAND County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325180
- Inspections
- 7 · last Sep 18, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 28, 1993
- Registry ID
- 110000348393
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8,094 | — |
| 2016 | 7,563 | -7% |
| 2017 | 8,937 | +18% |
| 2018 | 10,469 | +17% |
| 2019 | 6,925 | -34% |
| 2020 | 5,134 | -26% |
| 2021 | 3,379 | -34% |
| 2022 | 3,520 | +4% |
| 2023 | 2,484 | -29% |
| 2024 | 2,505 | +1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 2,134 | 2,134 | — | — | — | |
| Lithium carbonate | 371 | 371 | — | — | 17,748 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 2,124 | 2,124 | — | — | — | |
| Lithium carbonate | 360 | 360 | — | — | 18,363 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 3,164 | 3,164 | — | — | — | |
| Lithium carbonate | 356 | 356 | — | — | 15,685 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 3,019 | 3,019 | — | — | — | |
| Lithium carbonate | 360 | 360 | — | — | 26,057 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 4,784 | 4,784 | — | — | — | |
| Lithium carbonate | 350 | 350 | — | — | 16,082 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 6,572 | 6,572 | — | — | — | |
| Lithium carbonate | 353 | 353 | — | — | 20,715 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 10,118 | 10,118 | — | — | — | |
| Lithium carbonate | 351 | 351 | — | — | 14,714 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 8,615 | 8,615 | — | — | — | |
| Lithium carbonate | 322 | 322 | — | — | 16,617 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 7,243 | 7,243 | — | — | — | |
| Lithium carbonate | 320 | 320 | — | — | 20,975 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 7,775 | 7,775 | — | — | 21 | |
| Lithium carbonate | 319 | 319 | — | — | 25,625 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | — | 16,761 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY LANDFILL V
HARRISBURG, NC
|
Lithium carbonate | 17,748 | — | — | — |
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 21, 2020 | Sep 29, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 11, 2017 | Aug 25, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 11, 2017 | Jul 11, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 11, 2017 | Aug 25, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Violation Detected During Inspection | Jan 20, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Operator Violation | Apr 28, 1993 | — | Open |
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.