Billerud Quinnesec — Emissions Trend

Quinnesec, MI · 2019–2023 · Parent: Billerud Americas Corp

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Billerud Quinnesec, 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 427.1K in 2019 and closed at 450.1K in 2023 - a increasing of +5.4% 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 Methanol at 755.3K, followed by Manganese compounds at 604.0K.

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 paper facility.

Overall Trend
↑ Increasing (+5.4%)
2019 Total
427.1K lbs
2023 Total
450.1K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
093.3K186.7K280.0K373.4K466.7K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 427.1K lbs 15
2020 393.6K lbs 13 -7.8%
2021 466.7K lbs 15 +18.6%
2022 436.0K lbs 14 -6.6%
2023 450.1K lbs 14 +3.2%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Methanol 154.0K 144.0K 159.0K 151.7K 146.6K 755.3K
Manganese compounds 102.2K 112.2K 128.2K 123.6K 137.9K 604.0K
Ammonia 96.5K 90.7K 99.7K 92.2K 98.5K 477.7K
Hydrogen sulfide 30.5K 27.9K 30.7K 29.0K 27.6K 145.7K
Zinc compounds 15.1K 19.9K 19.7K 21.1K 75.7K
Formaldehyde 9.6K 9.1K 9.8K 9.1K 8.4K 46.1K
Acetaldehyde 7.5K 6.9K 7.5K 7.0K 6.4K 35.3K
Phenol 8.2K 8.3K 16.5K
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 2.8K 2.1K 2.7K 2.9K 2.8K 13.4K
Lead compounds 390 441 499 510 470 2.3K
Formic acid 150 140 160 160 160 770
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 128 120 131 121 110 610
Chlorine dioxide 3 3 3 3 3 15
Chlorine 3 3 3 3 3 15
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 1 1 0 0 0 3

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 Billerud Quinnesec getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Billerud Quinnesec's total toxic releases have increased by approximately 5%.
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.