Astro Shapes LLC – Emissions Trend

Struthers, OH · 2019–2023 · Parent: Younger Holdco LLC

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Astro Shapes LLC, 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 33.1K in 2019 and closed at 54.8K in 2023 – a increase of 65.6% 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 Xylene (mixed isomers) at 76.8K, followed by Toluene at 24.5K.

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 primary metals facility.

Overall Trend
↑ Increasing (+65.6%)
2019 Total
33.1K lbs
2023 Total
54.8K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
011.0K21.9K32.9K43.8K54.8K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 33.1K lbs 12 -
2020 31.5K lbs 12 -4.6%
2021 46.6K lbs 12 +47.7%
2022 54.0K lbs 12 +15.9%
2023 54.8K lbs 12 +1.4%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Xylene (mixed isomers) 10.5K 9.6K 17.0K 19.9K 19.9K 76.8K
Toluene 2.8K 3.1K 4.7K 6.7K 7.2K 24.5K
Certain glycol ethers 3.3K 3.0K 4.4K 6.0K 7.2K 23.8K
Diisocyanates 5.0K 4.2K 4.4K 4.2K 3.3K 21.1K
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 3.0K 3.9K 3.3K 3.4K 3.9K 17.5K
Ethylbenzene 1.9K 1.6K 3.0K 3.4K 3.5K 13.4K
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 2.0K 1.9K 3.0K 3.0K 2.7K 12.7K
Methyl isobutyl ketone 1.5K 1.5K 2.4K 2.2K 1.9K 9.4K
n-Butyl alcohol 1.1K 1.1K 1.8K 2.6K 2.3K 8.9K
Hydrogen fluoride 923 774 874 839 909 4.3K
Dimethyl phthalate 715 538 785 929 1.0K 4.0K
Naphthalene 533 508 917 844 784 3.6K

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 Astro Shapes LLC getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Astro Shapes LLC's total toxic releases have increased by approximately 66%.
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.