Zip Code 28601
📍 Hickory, NC
Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)
Data Source: EPA TRI (2024) • Updated Nov 2025
238,256.51 lbs
State Score
4
/ 100
National Score
6
/ 100
In 2024, industrial facilities in Hickory, NC released over 238,256.51 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was SHURTAPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC - HICKORY TAPE PLANT, which emitted large quantities of Toluene into the local air. Residents of 28601 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.
Top Polluting Facilities
- SHURTAPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC - HICKORY TAPE PLANTOwned by: STM INCToluene released to air203,308.00 lbsLBS
- CENTURY FURNITURE CASEGOODS PLANT NO 1Owned by: RHF INVESTMENTS INCn-Butyl alcohol released to air16,112.00 lbsLBS
- CENTURY FURNITURE CASEGOODS PLANT NO 1Owned by: RHF INVESTMENTS INCToluene released to air8,426.00 lbsLBS
- HK RESEARCH CORP Cancer RiskOwned by: IP CORPStyrene released to air6,550.00 lbsLBS
- HK RESEARCH CORPOwned by: IP CORPMethyl methacrylate released to air2,235.00 lbsLBS
- SHURTAPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC - HICKORY TAPE PLANTOwned by: STM INCn-Hexane released to air1,443.00 lbsLBS
- SHURTAPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC - HICKORY TAPE PLANTOwned by: STM INCZinc compounds released to air98 lbsLBS
- CENTURY FURNITURE CASEGOODS PLANT NO 1 Cancer RiskOwned by: RHF INVESTMENTS INCDioxin and dioxin-like compounds released to air84.51149 lbsLBS
Nearby Pollution Sources (< 20 miles)
- Hudson, NC (28638) 10.7 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity129,825.70 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Claremont, NC (28610) 11.5 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity46,224.50 lbsAnnual Emissions
- Taylorsville, NC (28681) 11.9 mi awayHeavy Industrial Activity38,025.08 lbsAnnual Emissions
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Because toxic gases and VOCs were detected in this area (likely from the Styrene), standard filters are not enough. We strongly recommend an Activated Carbon purifier to adsorb these fumes.
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