Hazardous waste · violations by year
Hazardous waste violations in North Carolina in 2026
- 54Handlers cited
- 188Violations on record
- 81Handlers cited in 2025
- 1stAmong North Carolina counties that year
North Carolina has 54 hazardous waste handlers with at least one violation on record during 2026, across 188 separate violations. That compares with 81 in 2025. Each row below carries the date the violation was recorded, the agency that recorded it and the kind of violation it was.
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Violations recorded in 2026
| Date | Handler | Where | Kind | Recorded by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-14 | CCCC ADVANCED MANUFACTURING CAMPUS | Sanford | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-09-14 | CCCC ADVANCED MANUFACTURING CAMPUS | Sanford | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-09-14 | CCCC ADVANCED MANUFACTURING CAMPUS | Sanford | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | S |
| 2026-08-06 | UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA LLC | Charlotte | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | E |
| 2026-08-06 | UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA LLC | Charlotte | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | E |
| 2026-08-06 | UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA LLC | Charlotte | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2026-08-06 | UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA LLC | Charlotte | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | S |
| 2026-08-06 | UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA LLC | Charlotte | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | S |
| 2026-08-06 | UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA LLC | Charlotte | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General | S |
| 2026-08-06 | UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA LLC | Charlotte | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | E |
| 2026-07-23 | DYSTAR CAROLINA CHEMICAL | Charlotte | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | S |
| 2026-07-23 | DYSTAR CAROLINA CHEMICAL | Charlotte | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | S |
| 2026-07-22 | CLARIANT CORPORATION - MT HOLLY EAST PLANT | Charlotte | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2026-07-07 | TE CONNECTIVITY | Winston Salem | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2026-07-07 | TE CONNECTIVITY | Winston Salem | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2026-06-26 | TEXWIPE | Kernersville | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2026-06-25 | LIVENT USA CORP. | Bessemer City | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2026-06-25 | LIVENT USA CORP. | Bessemer City | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | S |
| 2026-06-25 | LIVENT USA CORP. | Bessemer City | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | S |
| 2026-06-25 | LIVENT USA CORP. | Bessemer City | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2026-06-10 | AURORIUM | Greensboro | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | E |
| 2026-06-10 | AURORIUM | Greensboro | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | E |
| 2026-06-10 | AURORIUM | Greensboro | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | E |
| 2026-06-10 | AURORIUM | Greensboro | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | E |
| 2026-06-10 | AURORIUM | Greensboro | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | E |
| 2026-06-09 | KAO SPECIALTIES AMERICAS, LLC | High Point | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | E |
| 2026-06-09 | KAO SPECIALTIES AMERICAS, LLC | High Point | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2026-06-09 | KAO SPECIALTIES AMERICAS, LLC | High Point | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | E |
| 2026-06-09 | KAO SPECIALTIES AMERICAS, LLC | High Point | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2026-06-09 | KAO SPECIALTIES AMERICAS, LLC | High Point | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | E |
| 2026-06-09 | KAO SPECIALTIES AMERICAS, LLC | High Point | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | S |
| 2026-06-04 | MERCK SHARPE & DOHME LLC | Durham | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | E |
| 2026-06-04 | MERCK SHARPE & DOHME LLC | Durham | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | E |
| 2026-06-04 | MERCK SHARPE & DOHME LLC | Durham | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | E |
| 2026-06-04 | GREENWOOD MOTOR LINES DBA R+L CARRIERS | China Grove | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2026-06-04 | GREENWOOD MOTOR LINES DBA R+L CARRIERS | China Grove | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2026-06-03 | AUROBINDO PHARM USA, INC | Durham | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | E |
| 2026-06-03 | AUROBINDO PHARM USA, INC | Durham | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | S |
| 2026-06-03 | AUROBINDO PHARM USA, INC | Durham | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2026-06-03 | AUROBINDO PHARM USA, INC | Durham | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | E |
| 2026-06-03 | AUROBINDO PHARM USA, INC | Durham | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | S |
| 2026-06-03 | AUROBINDO PHARM USA, INC | Durham | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2026-06-03 | AUROBINDO PHARM USA, INC | Durham | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | S |
| 2026-06-03 | AUROBINDO PHARM USA, INC | Durham | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | S |
| 2026-06-03 | AUROBINDO PHARM USA, INC | Durham | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | E |
| 2026-06-03 | AUROBINDO PHARM USA, INC | Durham | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | S |
| 2026-06-03 | AUROBINDO PHARM USA, INC | Durham | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | E |
| 2026-06-03 | AUROBINDO PHARM USA, INC | Durham | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | S |
| 2026-06-02 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL | Chapel Hill | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | E |
| 2026-06-02 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL | Chapel Hill | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | E |
| 2026-06-02 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL | Chapel Hill | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | E |
| 2026-05-26 | KAIROS RESEARCH | Wilmington | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | S |
| 2026-05-26 | KAIROS RESEARCH | Wilmington | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2026-05-26 | KAIROS RESEARCH | Wilmington | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2026-05-26 | KAIROS RESEARCH | Wilmington | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | S |
| 2026-05-20 | NIEHS & EPA WASTE HANDLING FACILITY | Durham | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | S |
| 2026-05-20 | NIEHS & EPA WASTE HANDLING FACILITY | Durham | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | S |
| 2026-05-20 | NIEHS & EPA WASTE HANDLING FACILITY | Durham | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2026-05-06 | STEPAN COMPANY | Wilmington | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2026-04-30 | INOLEX, INC. | Charlotte | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2026-04-28 | FEDEX FREIGHT CLT | Charlotte | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | S |
| 2026-04-28 | FEDEX FREIGHT CLT | Charlotte | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2026-04-28 | FEDEX FREIGHT CLT | Charlotte | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | S |
| 2026-04-22 | NCSU MAIN CAMPUS | Raleigh | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | E |
| 2026-04-22 | NCSU MAIN CAMPUS | Raleigh | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | S |
| 2026-04-22 | NCSU MAIN CAMPUS | Raleigh | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Alternative Requirements for Laboratories Owned by Eligible Academic Entities | S |
| 2026-04-22 | NCSU MAIN CAMPUS | Raleigh | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | E |
| 2026-04-22 | NCSU MAIN CAMPUS | Raleigh | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Alternative Requirements for Laboratories Owned by Eligible Academic Entities | E |
| 2026-04-22 | NCSU MAIN CAMPUS | Raleigh | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | S |
| 2026-04-22 | NCSU MAIN CAMPUS | Raleigh | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | S |
| 2026-04-22 | NCSU MAIN CAMPUS | Raleigh | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2026-04-22 | NCSU MAIN CAMPUS | Raleigh | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | S |
| 2026-04-22 | NCSU MAIN CAMPUS | Raleigh | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | E |
| 2026-04-22 | NCSU MAIN CAMPUS | Raleigh | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | E |
| 2026-04-22 | NCSU MAIN CAMPUS | Raleigh | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | E |
| 2026-04-22 | NCSU MAIN CAMPUS | Raleigh | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Alternative Requirements for Laboratories Owned by Eligible Academic Entities | E |
| 2026-04-22 | NCSU MAIN CAMPUS | Raleigh | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | E |
| 2026-04-22 | NCSU MAIN CAMPUS | Raleigh | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | S |
| 2026-04-22 | NCSU MAIN CAMPUS | Raleigh | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | S |
| 2026-04-22 | NCSU MAIN CAMPUS | Raleigh | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | S |
| 2026-04-22 | NCSU MAIN CAMPUS | Raleigh | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | S |
| 2026-04-22 | NCSU MAIN CAMPUS | Raleigh | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Alternative Requirements for Laboratories Owned by Eligible Academic Entities | S |
| 2026-04-22 | NCSU MAIN CAMPUS | Raleigh | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2026-04-22 | IMAFLEX USA | Thomasville | ID and Listing of HW: General | S |
| 2026-04-22 | IMAFLEX USA | Thomasville | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | S |
| 2026-04-22 | IMAFLEX USA | Thomasville | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2026-04-21 | ARDAGH GLASS INC | Henderson | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | E |
| 2026-04-21 | ARDAGH GLASS INC | Henderson | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | E |
| 2026-04-21 | ARDAGH GLASS INC | Henderson | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2026-04-21 | ARDAGH GLASS INC | Henderson | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | S |
| 2026-04-21 | ARDAGH GLASS INC | Henderson | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | E |
| 2026-04-21 | ARDAGH GLASS INC | Henderson | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | E |
| 2026-04-21 | ARDAGH GLASS INC | Henderson | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | E |
| 2026-04-21 | ARDAGH GLASS INC | Henderson | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | S |
| 2026-04-21 | ARDAGH GLASS INC | Henderson | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2026-04-21 | ARDAGH GLASS INC | Henderson | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | S |
| 2026-04-21 | ZIM AIRCRAFT CABIN SOLUTIONS, LLC | Greensboro | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2026-04-20 | SEALED AIR CORP | Lenoir | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | S |
| 2026-04-20 | JOINT FORCE HEADQUARTERS ATTN: NGNC-FMO-DEM | Raleigh | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | S |
| 2026-04-20 | JOINT FORCE HEADQUARTERS ATTN: NGNC-FMO-DEM | Raleigh | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | E |
Figures from EPA’s RCRAInfo download.
What this page shows
This page covers hazardous-waste handlers in the EPA RCRA register for NC with violations in 2026. It lists 47 handlers with violations in 2026 and 122 violations recorded in 2026.