EPA TRI Facility · Plastics and Rubber

Polygon Co

Walkerton, IN

Total releases
4.7K lbs
Chemicals reported
1
Carcinogens
1
Primary pathway
Air Releases
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Polygon Co has reported 4.7K 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 Plastics and Rubber sector. The primary release pathway is air releases, accounting for 67% 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.

#11,297 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Polygon Co files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 326199 (Plastics and Rubber). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 4.7K 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 3.2K lbs (66.8% of total volume), followed by off-site transfers at 33.2%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals increased by 18% - from 799 lbs to 945 lbs.

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 Polygon Co has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Plastics and Rubber
NAICS Code
326199
Total Releases
4.7K lbs
Chemicals Reported
1
Latest Report Year
2023

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Chemicals reported
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How does this facility release toxic chemicals?

How Polygon Co releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 4.7K lbs.

Air Releases 3.2K lbs (66.8%)
Off-site Transfers 1.6K lbs (33.2%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases increased by 18% (799 lbs to 945 lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Polygon Co - 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 799 lbs 1
2020 489 lbs 1
2021 650 lbs 1
2022 1.9K lbs 1
2023 945 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 4.7K lbs Carcinogen

Location

Coordinates
41.4652, -86.4978
ZIP Code
46574
EPA Facility ID
46574PSSTL103IN

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 Polygon Co release?
Polygon Co has reported releases of 1 chemical to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 4.7K lbs. 1 of these (100%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Polygon Co in?
Polygon Co is classified under the "Plastics and Rubber" industry (NAICS code 326199), located in Walkerton, IN.
How long has Polygon Co reported to the TRI?
Polygon Co has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Polygon Co release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Polygon Co is air releases, accounting for 66.8% of total releases (3.2K lbs). Secondary pathway: off-site transfers (33.2%).
Are emissions from Polygon Co increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases increased by 18%, from 799 lbs to 945 lbs.
Is Polygon Co 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 Polygon Co release carcinogens?
Yes, Polygon Co 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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  • This facility ranks #11,297 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk. See the full rankings
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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 Polygon Co. 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.