Andersen Extrusion North Branch – Emissions Trend

North Branch, MN · 2019–2023

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Andersen Extrusion North Branch, 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 20.5K in 2019 and closed at 16.8K in 2023 – a decrease of 18.0% 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 Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) at 45.7K, followed by Nickel And Nickel Compounds at 14.9K.

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 (-18.0%)
2019 Total
20.5K lbs
2023 Total
16.8K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
04.1K8.2K12.3K16.4K20.5K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 20.5K lbs 4 -
2020 19.7K lbs 4 -3.9%
2021 13.7K lbs 4 -30.3%
2022 19.1K lbs 4 +39.3%
2023 16.8K lbs 4 -12.1%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 10.3K 10.4K 6.9K 10.1K 8.0K 45.7K
Nickel And Nickel Compounds 5.8K - 4.0K - 5.1K 14.9K
Nickel compounds - 5.4K - 5.2K - 10.6K
Antimony compounds - 2.7K 2.1K 2.5K - 7.4K
Antimony And Antimony Compounds 2.5K - - - 2.4K 5.0K
Manganese And Manganese Compounds 1.9K - - - 1.3K 3.1K
Manganese compounds - 1.1K 675 1.2K - 3.0K

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 Andersen Extrusion North Branch getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Andersen Extrusion North Branch's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 18%.
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.