Clean Harbors el Dorado LLC – Emissions Trend

El Dorado, AR · 2019–2023 · Parent: Clean Harbors Inc

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Clean Harbors el Dorado 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 2.7M in 2019 and closed at 3.9M in 2023 – a increase of 45.8% 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 Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) at 2.6M, followed by Zinc compounds at 2.1M.

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 (+45.8%)
2019 Total
2.7M lbs
2023 Total
3.9M lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
0818.8K1.6M2.5M3.3M4.1M 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 2.7M lbs 180 -
2020 2.3M lbs 181 -15.5%
2021 3.6M lbs 186 +60.8%
2022 4.1M lbs 197 +12.4%
2023 3.9M lbs 198 -4.6%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 408.0K 361.1K 663.2K 578.0K 591.3K 2.6M
Zinc compounds 324.7K 220.8K 543.9K 512.4K 485.7K 2.1M
Lead And Lead Compounds 276.6K 250.0K 397.1K 396.6K 417.4K 1.7M
Copper And Copper Compounds 247.6K 198.2K 300.9K 369.7K 436.4K 1.6M
Aluminum (fume or dust) 312.9K 247.4K 230.3K 224.1K 281.4K 1.3M
Nickel And Nickel Compounds 178.7K 146.9K 360.0K 288.6K 319.0K 1.3M
Barium And Barium Compounds 169.4K 160.9K 211.2K 165.2K 192.1K 898.8K
Mercury And Mercury Compounds 84.4K 71.6K 118.3K 310.2K 284.3K 868.7K
Manganese compounds - - 153.7K 597.2K - 750.9K
Silver And Silver Compounds 95.7K 97.0K 164.1K 151.4K 167.1K 675.3K
Zinc (fume or dust) 96.8K 63.2K 85.1K 105.1K 185.5K 535.8K
Selenium And Selenium Compounds 81.7K 83.2K 78.6K 67.0K 71.9K 382.4K
Manganese And Manganese Compounds 83.0K 114.0K - - 171.3K 368.2K
Antimony compounds 45.3K 36.8K 79.1K 116.6K 86.6K 364.3K
Cobalt And Cobalt Compounds 55.2K 39.6K 51.6K 92.2K 79.1K 317.7K

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 Clean Harbors el Dorado LLC getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Clean Harbors el Dorado LLC's total toxic releases have increased by approximately 46%.
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.