EPA TRI Facility · Transportation Equipment

Charleston Corp

Bremen, IN · Parent: Patrick Industries

Total releases
301.4K lbs
Chemicals reported
1
Carcinogens
1
Primary pathway
Air Releases
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Charleston Corp has reported 301.4K lbs of toxic releases across 1 chemical to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2023. Of the chemicals reported, 1 is classified as carcinogen, representing 100% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Transportation Equipment sector. The primary release pathway is air releases, accounting for 100% 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.

#2,584 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases - among the top 10% of reporting sites by volume. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Charleston Corp files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 336390 (Transportation Equipment). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 301.4K lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 1 distinct chemical, 1 of which (100%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is air releases at 301.4K lbs (100.0% of total volume). Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals decreased by 57% - from 94.4K lbs to 40.4K lbs. The facility is operated under parent company Patrick Industries.

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 Charleston Corp has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Transportation Equipment
NAICS Code
336390
Total Releases
301.4K lbs
Chemicals Reported
1
Latest Report Year
2023

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Total reported releases
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Chemicals reported
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1
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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 Charleston Corp releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 301.4K lbs.

Air Releases 301.4K lbs (100.0%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 57% (94.4K lbs to 40.4K lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Charleston Corp - 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 94.4K lbs 1
2020 27.7K lbs 1
2021 62.9K lbs 1
2022 75.9K lbs 1
2023 40.4K lbs 1

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 1 of 1 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Styrene 301.4K lbs Carcinogen

Location

Coordinates
41.4538, -86.1176
ZIP Code
46506
EPA Facility ID
46506DSTRFDOGWO

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 Charleston Corp release?
Charleston Corp has reported releases of 1 chemical to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 301.4K lbs. 1 of these (100%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Charleston Corp in?
Charleston Corp is classified under the "Transportation Equipment" industry (NAICS code 336390), located in Bremen, IN.
How long has Charleston Corp reported to the TRI?
Charleston Corp has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Charleston Corp release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Charleston Corp is air releases, accounting for 100.0% of total releases (301.4K lbs).
Are emissions from Charleston Corp increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 57%, from 94.4K lbs to 40.4K lbs.
Is Charleston Corp 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.
Does Charleston Corp release carcinogens?
Yes, Charleston Corp reports 1 chemical classified as carcinogens, representing 100% of all chemicals reported by this facility. Carcinogen classification is based on EPA and IARC assessments.

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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 Charleston Corp. 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.