US Ecology Inc

1 facility · 1 state · 39.8M lbs total releases

US Ecology Inc operates 1 facility reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory, with combined releases of 39.8M lbs. 20 of the 56 chemicals reported are classified as carcinogens.

Total Releases
39.8M lbs
Facilities
1
Chemicals
56
Carcinogens
20

US Ecology Inc appears in the EPA Toxics Release Inventory as the parent or reported corporate owner of 1 individual facility filing Form R disclosures under EPCRA Section 313. Operations span 1 state, and across all sites the company has disclosed a cumulative release total of 39.8M lbs.

The aggregated chemical footprint covers 56 distinct substances, of which 20 carry a carcinogen classification in the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. The heaviest-reporting state by release volume is Michigan (1 facility, 39.8M lbs). The single largest facility disclosure is WAYNE DISPOSAL INC in MI at 39.8M lbs.

Parent-company aggregation uses the company name as reported by each facility on its annual TRI filing; mergers, divestitures, or reporting variations across subsidiaries can produce inconsistent attribution year over year. All values are self-reported estimates under federal community right-to-know law and are not weighted by toxicity. Inclusion in the TRI does not establish a health risk to the public, it documents the regulatory disclosure record.

Facilities (1)

Facility Releases
Wayne Disposal Inc Belleville, MI 39.8M lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much pollution does US Ecology Inc release?
US Ecology Inc facilities have reported a total of 39.8M lbs in toxic releases to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory across 1 facility in 1 state.
How many facilities does US Ecology Inc operate?
US Ecology Inc has 1 facility tracked in the EPA TRI database, located in Michigan.
Does US Ecology Inc release carcinogens?
Yes. US Ecology Inc facilities release 20 chemicals classified as known or suspected carcinogens, out of 56 total chemicals reported to the EPA TRI.

About This Data

Parent company data comes from the EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). Release totals include all media (air, water, land, off-site transfers). Company names are reported as-is by facilities; some variations may refer to the same corporate entity.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, TRI Basic Data Files U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, TRI Basic Data Files

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