Chemical Waste Management – Emissions Trend

Emelle, AL · 2019–2023 · Parent: Waste Management Inc

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Chemical Waste Management, 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 15.1M in 2019 and closed at 26.6M in 2023 – a increase of 76.1% 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 Copper And Copper Compounds at 18.8M, followed by Asbestos (friable) at 14.5M.

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 hazardous waste facility.

Overall Trend
↑ Increasing (+76.1%)
2019 Total
15.1M lbs
2023 Total
26.6M lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
05.3M10.6M16.0M21.3M26.6M 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 15.1M lbs 39 -
2020 15.5M lbs 41 +2.7%
2021 16.3M lbs 71 +5.3%
2022 22.1M lbs 81 +35.4%
2023 26.6M lbs 72 +20.4%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Copper And Copper Compounds 5.2M 4.3M 3.5M 3.0M 2.9M 18.8M
Asbestos (friable) 1.8M 1.9M 1.7M 1.4M 7.7M 14.5M
Lead And Lead Compounds 718.2K 739.9K 818.5K 3.6M 2.0M 7.8M
Polychlorinated biphenyls 1.9M 1.0M 1.2M 1.4M 2.2M 7.7M
Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 1.4M 1.1M 1.1M 2.2M 1.8M 7.5M
Zinc (fume or dust) 168.3K 1.5M 1.6M 1.3M 1.5M 6.0M
Cadmium And Cadmium Compounds 784.9K 1.2M 1.9M 1.4M 768.0K 6.0M
Zinc compounds 545.7K 1.2M 592.8K 655.9K 2.1M 5.1M
Arsenic And Arsenic Compounds 204.8K 257.8K 365.8K 2.2M 665.8K 3.7M
Manganese And Manganese Compounds 394.3K 335.0K 460.3K 1.0M 1.1M 3.3M
Nickel And Nickel Compounds 452.8K 329.0K 380.0K 355.5K 671.0K 2.2M
Cyanide compounds 84.0K 81.3K 362.0K 439.2K 570.0K 1.5M
Ethylene glycol 148.0K 131.7K 513.0K 409.0K 192.0K 1.4M
Acrylic acid 250.0K 232.0K 350.0K 439.0K - 1.3M
Barium And Barium Compounds 170.8K 82.5K 88.5K 245.0K 342.8K 929.5K

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 Chemical Waste Management getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Chemical Waste Management's total toxic releases have increased by approximately 76%.
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.