EPA TRI Facility · Food

Publix Lakeland Industrial Complex & Bakery

Lakeland, FL · Parent: Publix Super Markets Inc

Total releases
45.2K lbs
Chemicals reported
4
Latest report
2023
Primary pathway
Off-site Transfers
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Publix Lakeland Industrial Complex & Bakery has reported 45.2K lbs of toxic releases across 4 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2023. The facility operates in the Food sector. The primary release pathway is off-site transfers, accounting for 71% of total releases. All release data shown below is self-reported to the EPA under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Section 313.

#6,346 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Publix Lakeland Industrial Complex & Bakery files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 311520 (Food). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 45.2K lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 4 distinct chemicals.

The dominant release pathway is off-site transfers at 32.0K lbs (70.8% of total volume), followed by air releases at 29.2%. The facility is operated under parent company Publix Super Markets Inc.

TRI Form R values are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions, and treat every pound of reported chemical equally regardless of toxicity. Inclusion in the TRI database does not establish a health risk to nearby residents; it documents the annual reporting record that Publix Lakeland Industrial Complex & Bakery has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Food
NAICS Code
311520
Total Releases
45.2K lbs
Chemicals Reported
4
Latest Report Year
2023

Compare this facility

See how Publix Lakeland Industrial Complex & Bakery stacks up against nearby facilities and the typical reporter.

Total reported releases
Publix Lakeland Industrial Complex & Bakery
45.2K lbs
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116.3M lbs

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Chemicals reported
Publix Lakeland Industrial Complex & Bakery
4
Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC
27

85% less than the comparison

Comparison reflects reported pounds and chemical counts, not toxicity or health risk. Averages cover facilities reporting any release.

How does this facility release toxic chemicals?

How Publix Lakeland Industrial Complex & Bakery releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 45.2K lbs.

Off-site Transfers 32.0K lbs (70.8%)
Air Releases 13.2K lbs (29.2%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

Reported total releases by year

Publix Lakeland Industrial Complex & Bakery - annual TRI totals

million lbs

What this shows Year-over-year reported totals. TRI figures are self-reported estimates and can swing with production levels, waste-rock handling and reporting changes, not only with emissions controls.

Source EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)
Year Total Chemicals
2019 0 lbs 4
2020 7.4K lbs 3
2021 6.5K lbs 3
2022 25.8K lbs 3
2023 5.6K lbs 2

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 32.0K lbs -
Ammonia 13.2K lbs -
Nitric acid 0 lbs -
Peracetic acid 0 lbs -

Location

Coordinates
28.0386, -82.0057
ZIP Code
33815
EPA Facility ID
33802PBLXN3045N

About TRI Data

Data as of 2023 reporting year. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Toxic Release Inventory.

Data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. Facilities that manufacture, process, or otherwise use listed toxic chemicals above threshold amounts are required to report annually to the EPA.

Release quantities are self-reported by the facility and may represent estimates rather than exact measurements. "Total releases" includes releases to air, water, land, and off-site transfers for disposal. Quantities shown here are aggregated across all available reporting years.

PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing. The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chemicals does Publix Lakeland Industrial Complex & Bakery release?
Publix Lakeland Industrial Complex & Bakery has reported releases of 4 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 45.2K lbs.
What industry is Publix Lakeland Industrial Complex & Bakery in?
Publix Lakeland Industrial Complex & Bakery is classified under the "Food" industry (NAICS code 311520), located in Lakeland, FL.
How long has Publix Lakeland Industrial Complex & Bakery reported to the TRI?
Publix Lakeland Industrial Complex & Bakery has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Publix Lakeland Industrial Complex & Bakery release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Publix Lakeland Industrial Complex & Bakery is off-site transfers, accounting for 70.8% of total releases (32.0K lbs). Secondary pathway: air releases (29.2%).
Is Publix Lakeland Industrial Complex & Bakery a health risk?
The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.

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TRI release totals are self-reported estimates submitted to the EPA, not independently measured stack emissions; a high rank reflects reported volume, not necessarily local health risk.

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Sources & how this page was built

Every figure on this page traces to public, federal-government data on Publix Lakeland Industrial Complex & Bakery. The records below are the primary sources; our methodology explains how they are joined, computed, and verified.

Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial. TRI release totals are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Toxics Release Inventory has required annual industrial disclosure since its creation under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act in October 1986, and this facility's record is drawn from PlainEnviro's database of more than 25,000 EPA-tracked facilities through the 2023 reporting year; see our methodology for full source citations and refresh cadence.