Steel Dust Recycling LLC — Emissions Trend

Millport, AL · 2019–2023 · Parent: Dra Inc.

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Steel Dust Recycling LLC, 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 26.2K in 2019 and closed at 21.7K in 2023 - a decreasing of -17.2% 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 Zinc compounds at 105.9K, followed by Manganese compounds at 10.2K.

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 primary metals facility.

Overall Trend
↓ Decreasing (-17.2%)
2019 Total
26.2K lbs
2023 Total
21.7K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
05.3K10.5K15.8K21.1K26.3K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 26.2K lbs 5
2020 24.4K lbs 6 -7.0%
2021 26.3K lbs 6 +7.9%
2022 22.2K lbs 5 -15.5%
2023 21.7K lbs 5 -2.3%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Zinc compounds 23.3K 21.5K 23.1K 19.4K 18.7K 105.9K
Manganese compounds 2.0K 1.9K 2.1K 1.9K 2.4K 10.2K
Lead compounds 782 663 694 641 591 3.4K
Mercury compounds 217 269 436 330 36 1.3K
Cadmium compounds 71 67 137
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 0

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 Steel Dust Recycling LLC getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Steel Dust Recycling LLC's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 17%.
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.