AZZ GALVANIZING - SOUTH CAROLINA
Quick Summary
- •Released 93 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 $27,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
576 TRIBAL RD
BLACKSBURG, SC 29702
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- CHEROKEE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 332812
- Inspections
- 1 · last Mar 21, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $27,000 · last Jan 23, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110070616667
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 93 | — |
| 2020 | 123 | +32% |
| 2021 | 116 | -5% |
| 2022 | 108 | -8% |
| 2023 | 92 | -15% |
| 2024 | 93 | +1% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 93 | 93 | — | — | 352,920 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 38 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 92 | 92 | — | — | 174,918 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 32 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 108 | 108 | — | — | 337,776 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 16 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 116 | 116 | — | — | 443,171 | |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 21 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 123 | 123 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 93 | 93 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | 17 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 340,667 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EVERZINC
RALEIGH, NC
|
Lead | — | 5 | — | — |
|
IMPERIAL SMELTING CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Lead | — | 10 | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC INDUSTRIAL & ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC
ROMULUS, MI
|
Lead | 3 | — | — | — |
|
US ZINC - METAL
HOUSTON, TX
|
Lead | — | 2 | — | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Lead | 14 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Lead | 4 | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC INDUSTRIAL & ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC
ROMULUS, MI
|
Zinc compounds | 662 | — | — | — |
|
US ZINC - METAL
HOUSTON, TX
|
Zinc compounds | — | 36,899 | — | — |
|
VICKERY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
VICKERY, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 2,830 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO INC
CANTON, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 8,761 | — | — | — |
|
EVERZINC
RALEIGH, NC
|
Zinc compounds | — | 90,866 | — | — |
|
IMPERIAL SMELTING CORP
CHICAGO, IL
|
Zinc compounds | — | 212,902 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Aug 9, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 2, 2024 | Nov 7, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 21, 2024 | Nov 7, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 21, 2024 | Nov 7, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 21, 2024 | Nov 7, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Mar 21, 2024 | Nov 7, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 21, 2024 | Nov 7, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 21, 2024 | Nov 7, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 21, 2024 | Nov 7, 2024 | 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.