3M Co - Guin — Emissions Trend

Guin, AL · 2019–2023 · Parent: 3M Co

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for 3M Co - Guin, spanning 2019–2023. Each annual total aggregates on-site air emissions, surface-water discharges, land disposal, and off-site transfers reported by the facility under EPCRA Section 313, which requires disclosure whenever a listed chemical is manufactured, processed, or otherwise used above threshold quantities.

Reported releases opened at 33.1K in 2019 and closed at 33.0K in 2023 - a stable of -0.3% over the window. The chart below stacks the four TRI release media (air, water, land, off-site) and overlays the yearly total. The top contributor by cumulative mass is Xylene (mixed isomers) at 52.9K, followed by Certain glycol ethers at 51.0K.

Because TRI figures are estimated, not metered, year-over-year deltas can reflect methodology revisions, ownership changes, or shifts in what a facility classifies as reportable, not only physical emission changes. Treat the trajectory as a disclosure record, and cross-reference with the EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO) system for the fuller regulatory picture on this plastics and rubber facility.

Overall Trend
→ Stable (-0.3%)
2019 Total
33.1K lbs
2023 Total
33.0K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
07.5K15.0K22.5K30.0K37.6K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 33.1K lbs 8
2020 31.6K lbs 6 -4.4%
2021 32.8K lbs 6 +3.7%
2022 37.6K lbs 6 +14.6%
2023 33.0K lbs 6 -12.2%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Xylene (mixed isomers) 9.2K 11.1K 10.3K 12.0K 10.2K 52.9K
Certain glycol ethers 10.3K 9.0K 10.1K 11.5K 10.1K 51.0K
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 6.1K 4.7K 5.3K 6.2K 5.4K 27.7K
Toluene 3.5K 3.0K 3.2K 3.5K 3.4K 16.5K
n-Butyl alcohol 2.1K 1.9K 2.0K 2.2K 1.9K 10.0K
Ethylbenzene 1.6K 2.0K 1.9K 2.3K 2.0K 9.6K
Cumene 295 295
Nitric acid 6 6

About This Data

Trend data is sourced from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI). Facilities report annually. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. Year-over-year changes may reflect changes in production, pollution control measures, reporting methodology, or chemical thresholds.

A decrease in reported releases does not necessarily indicate improved environmental performance, as it may reflect production cutbacks, facility closures, or changes in reporting requirements. Similarly, increases may reflect expanded production rather than degraded environmental practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 3M Co - Guin getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, 3M Co - Guin's total toxic releases have remained relatively stable.
What time period does this trend data cover?
This page shows 5 years of EPA Toxic Release Inventory data from 2019–2023. Release quantities are self-reported estimates filed annually by the facility.