EPA TRI Facility · Machinery

Avery Weigh-Tronix LLC

Fairmont, MN · Parent: Illinois Tool Works Inc

Total releases
223 lbs
Chemicals reported
6
Carcinogens
2
Primary pathway
Air Releases
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Avery Weigh-Tronix LLC has reported 223 lbs of toxic releases across 6 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2023. Of the chemicals reported, 2 are classified as carcinogens, representing 33% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Machinery 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.

#15,741 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Avery Weigh-Tronix LLC files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 333997 (Machinery). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 223 lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 6 distinct chemicals, 2 of which (33%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is air releases at 223 lbs (99.8% of total volume), followed by off-site transfers at 0.2%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals increased by 289163% - from 0 lbs to 223 lbs. The facility is operated under parent company Illinois Tool Works Inc.

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 Avery Weigh-Tronix LLC has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Machinery
NAICS Code
333997
Total Releases
223 lbs
Chemicals Reported
6
Latest Report Year
2023

Compare this facility

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Total reported releases
Avery Weigh-Tronix LLC
223 lbs
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Chemicals reported
Avery Weigh-Tronix LLC
6
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24

75% less than the comparison

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 Avery Weigh-Tronix LLC releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 223 lbs.

Air Releases 223 lbs (99.8%)
Off-site Transfers 0 lbs (0.2%)
Land Disposal 0 lbs (<0.1%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases increased by 289163% (0 lbs to 223 lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Avery Weigh-Tronix LLC - 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 0 lbs 5
2020 0 lbs 5
2021 0 lbs 5
2022 0 lbs 5
2023 223 lbs 4

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 2 of 6 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Chromium 101 lbs -
Nickel 87 lbs Carcinogen
Manganese 20 lbs -
Copper 15 lbs -
Lead 0 lbs Carcinogen
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 0 lbs -

Location

Coordinates
43.6602, -94.5050
ZIP Code
56031
EPA Facility ID
56031WGHTR1000A

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 Avery Weigh-Tronix LLC release?
Avery Weigh-Tronix LLC has reported releases of 6 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 223 lbs. 2 of these (33%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Avery Weigh-Tronix LLC in?
Avery Weigh-Tronix LLC is classified under the "Machinery" industry (NAICS code 333997), located in Fairmont, MN.
How long has Avery Weigh-Tronix LLC reported to the TRI?
Avery Weigh-Tronix LLC has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Avery Weigh-Tronix LLC release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Avery Weigh-Tronix LLC is air releases, accounting for 99.8% of total releases (223 lbs). Secondary pathway: off-site transfers (0.2%).
Are emissions from Avery Weigh-Tronix LLC increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases increased by 289163%, from 0 lbs to 223 lbs.
Is Avery Weigh-Tronix LLC 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 Avery Weigh-Tronix LLC release carcinogens?
Yes, Avery Weigh-Tronix LLC reports 2 chemicals classified as carcinogens, representing 33% of all chemicals reported by this facility. Carcinogen classification is based on EPA and IARC assessments.

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Sources & how this page was built

Every figure on this page traces to public, federal-government data on Avery Weigh-Tronix LLC. 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.