3M Co-Hutchinson – Emissions Trend

Hutchinson, MN · 2019–2023 · Parent: 3M Co

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for 3M Co-Hutchinson, 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 243.8K in 2019 and closed at 151.9K in 2023 – a decrease of 37.7% 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 Toluene at 729.2K, followed by Methanol at 126.6K.

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 plastics and rubber facility.

Overall Trend
↓ Decreasing (-37.7%)
2019 Total
243.8K lbs
2023 Total
151.9K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
051.8K103.6K155.4K207.2K259.0K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 243.8K lbs 13 -
2020 231.8K lbs 15 -4.9%
2021 259.0K lbs 15 +11.7%
2022 198.0K lbs 15 -23.6%
2023 151.9K lbs 12 -23.2%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Toluene 172.9K 148.7K 166.7K 139.2K 101.6K 729.2K
Methanol 33.5K 36.9K 39.9K 9.1K 7.2K 126.6K
n-Hexane 13.6K 19.5K 21.6K 21.7K 21.7K 98.1K
Acrylic acid 13.5K 11.1K 13.8K 17.1K 13.6K 69.2K
Cyclohexane 3.6K 5.1K 6.3K 3.7K 3.5K 22.2K
Xylene (mixed isomers) 4.0K 4.6K 5.1K 3.3K 2.0K 19.0K
Antimony And Antimony Compounds 1.7K 1.1K 1.6K 1.4K - 5.9K
Methyl isobutyl ketone 451 656 1.3K 923 700 4.1K
Ethylbenzene - 1.1K 1.7K 881 - 3.6K
Butyl acrylate 44 2.4K 292 247 1 3.0K
Antimony compounds - - - - 1.7K 1.7K
tert-Butyl alcohol - 501 453 198 - 1.2K
Ethylene glycol 379 - 255 177 - 811
Lead And Lead Compounds 11 3 3 36 3 57
Mercury And Mercury Compounds - 1 - - - 1

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 3M Co-Hutchinson getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, 3M Co-Hutchinson's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 38%.
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.