EPA TRI Facility · Transportation Equipment

Autolite Spartanburg

Duncan, SC · Parent: First Brands Group

Total releases
240 lbs
Chemicals reported
2
Carcinogens
1
Primary pathway
Off-site Transfers
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Autolite Spartanburg has reported 240 lbs of toxic releases across 2 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2023. Of the chemicals reported, 1 is classified as carcinogen, representing 50% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Transportation Equipment sector. The primary release pathway is off-site transfers, accounting for 88% of total releases. All release data shown below is self-reported to the EPA under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Section 313.

#15,648 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Autolite Spartanburg files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 336320 (Transportation Equipment). Across 2 years of records spanning 2019–2020, the site has disclosed 240 lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 2 distinct chemicals, 1 of which (50%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is off-site transfers at 210 lbs (87.5% of total volume), followed by air releases at 12.5%. Between 2019 and 2020, reported totals increased by 306% - from 47 lbs to 193 lbs. The facility is operated under parent company First Brands Group.

TRI Form R values are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions, and treat every pound of reported chemical equally regardless of toxicity. Inclusion in the TRI database does not establish a health risk to nearby residents; it documents the annual reporting record that Autolite Spartanburg has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Transportation Equipment
NAICS Code
336320
Total Releases
240 lbs
Chemicals Reported
2
Latest Report Year
2020

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Total reported releases
Autolite Spartanburg
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Chemicals reported
Autolite Spartanburg
2
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89% less than the comparison

Comparison reflects reported pounds and chemical counts, not toxicity or health risk. Averages cover facilities reporting any release.

How does this facility release toxic chemicals?

How Autolite Spartanburg releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 240 lbs.

Off-site Transfers 210 lbs (87.5%)
Air Releases 30 lbs (12.5%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2020, total releases increased by 306% (47 lbs to 193 lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Autolite Spartanburg - annual TRI totals

million lbs

What this shows Year-over-year reported totals. TRI figures are self-reported estimates and can swing with production levels, waste-rock handling and reporting changes, not only with emissions controls.

Source EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)
Year Total Chemicals
2019 47 lbs 2
2020 193 lbs 1

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2020). 1 of 2 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Nickel 230 lbs Carcinogen
Copper 10 lbs -

Location

Coordinates
34.9194, -82.1118
ZIP Code
29334
EPA Facility ID
29334LLDSG120RI

About TRI Data

Data as of 2023 reporting year. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Toxic Release Inventory.

Data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. Facilities that manufacture, process, or otherwise use listed toxic chemicals above threshold amounts are required to report annually to the EPA.

Release quantities are self-reported by the facility and may represent estimates rather than exact measurements. "Total releases" includes releases to air, water, land, and off-site transfers for disposal. Quantities shown here are aggregated across all available reporting years.

PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing. The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chemicals does Autolite Spartanburg release?
Autolite Spartanburg has reported releases of 2 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 240 lbs. 1 of these (50%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Autolite Spartanburg in?
Autolite Spartanburg is classified under the "Transportation Equipment" industry (NAICS code 336320), located in Duncan, SC.
How long has Autolite Spartanburg reported to the TRI?
Autolite Spartanburg has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 2 years, from 2019 to 2020.
How does Autolite Spartanburg release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Autolite Spartanburg is off-site transfers, accounting for 87.5% of total releases (210 lbs). Secondary pathway: air releases (12.5%).
Are emissions from Autolite Spartanburg increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2020, total releases increased by 306%, from 47 lbs to 193 lbs.
Is Autolite Spartanburg a health risk?
The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.
Does Autolite Spartanburg release carcinogens?
Yes, Autolite Spartanburg reports 1 chemical classified as carcinogens, representing 50% of all chemicals reported by this facility. Carcinogen classification is based on EPA and IARC assessments.

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  • This facility ranks #15,648 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk. See the full rankings
  • Check South Carolina's statewide profile for the full picture: total facilities, water systems, and Superfund sites. View South Carolina profile

TRI release totals are self-reported estimates submitted to the EPA, not independently measured stack emissions; a high rank reflects reported volume, not necessarily local health risk.

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Sources & how this page was built

Every figure on this page traces to public, federal-government data on Autolite Spartanburg. The records below are the primary sources; our methodology explains how they are joined, computed, and verified.

Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial. TRI release totals are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Toxics Release Inventory has required annual industrial disclosure since its creation under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act in October 1986, and this facility's record is drawn from PlainEnviro's database of more than 25,000 EPA-tracked facilities through the 2023 reporting year; see our methodology for full source citations and refresh cadence.