EPA TRI Facility · Transportation Equipment

Bwise Trailers

Chambersburg, PA · Parent: Bcd Parent Inc

Total releases
830 lbs
Chemicals reported
5
Carcinogens
2
Primary pathway
Off-site Transfers
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Bwise Trailers has reported 830 lbs of toxic releases across 5 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 40% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Transportation Equipment sector. The primary release pathway is off-site transfers, accounting for 57% 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.

#14,116 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Bwise Trailers files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 336212 (Transportation Equipment). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 830 lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 5 distinct chemicals, 2 of which (40%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is off-site transfers at 476 lbs (57.3% of total volume), followed by air releases at 40.8%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals decreased by 29% - from 160 lbs to 113 lbs. The facility is operated under parent company Bcd Parent 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 Bwise Trailers has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Transportation Equipment
NAICS Code
336212
Total Releases
830 lbs
Chemicals Reported
5
Latest Report Year
2023

Compare this facility

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Total reported releases
Bwise Trailers
830 lbs
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Chemicals reported
Bwise Trailers
5
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18

72% 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 Bwise Trailers releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 830 lbs.

Off-site Transfers 476 lbs (57.3%)
Air Releases 339 lbs (40.8%)
Water Discharges 15 lbs (1.8%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 29% (160 lbs to 113 lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Bwise Trailers - 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 160 lbs 3
2020 135 lbs 5
2021 236 lbs 5
2022 186 lbs 5
2023 113 lbs 4

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 2 of 5 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Manganese 481 lbs -
Copper 170 lbs -
Chromium 101 lbs -
Nickel 77 lbs Carcinogen
Lead 1 lbs Carcinogen

Location

Coordinates
39.9138, -77.6530
ZIP Code
17201
EPA Facility ID
1720WBWSTR12WAY

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 Bwise Trailers release?
Bwise Trailers has reported releases of 5 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 830 lbs. 2 of these (40%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Bwise Trailers in?
Bwise Trailers is classified under the "Transportation Equipment" industry (NAICS code 336212), located in Chambersburg, PA.
How long has Bwise Trailers reported to the TRI?
Bwise Trailers has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Bwise Trailers release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Bwise Trailers is off-site transfers, accounting for 57.3% of total releases (476 lbs). Secondary pathway: air releases (40.8%).
Are emissions from Bwise Trailers increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 29%, from 160 lbs to 113 lbs.
Is Bwise Trailers 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 Bwise Trailers release carcinogens?
Yes, Bwise Trailers reports 2 chemicals classified as carcinogens, representing 40% of all chemicals reported by this facility. Carcinogen classification is based on EPA and IARC assessments.

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  • This facility ranks #14,116 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk. See the full rankings
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TRI release totals are self-reported estimates submitted to the EPA, not independently measured stack emissions; a high rank reflects reported volume, not necessarily local health risk.

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Sources & how this page was built

Every figure on this page traces to public, federal-government data on Bwise Trailers. 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.