Giant Cement Co – Emissions Trend

Harleyville, SC · 2019–2023 · Parent: Fortaleza USA LLC

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Giant Cement Co, 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 16.0K in 2019 and closed at 6.0K in 2023 – a decrease of 62.6% 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 Methanol at 5.5K, followed by 1,2-Dichlorobenzene at 4.5K.

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 nonmetallic mineral product facility.

Overall Trend
↓ Decreasing (-62.6%)
2019 Total
16.0K lbs
2023 Total
6.0K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
03.2K6.4K9.6K12.8K16.0K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 16.0K lbs 60 -
2020 14.0K lbs 62 -12.4%
2021 7.0K lbs 65 -49.7%
2022 10.3K lbs 58 +46.1%
2023 6.0K lbs 58 -41.9%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Methanol 1.7K 977 460 405 1.9K 5.5K
1,2-Dichlorobenzene 2.4K 2.1K - 39 - 4.5K
Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) 2.8K 929 19 59 276 4.1K
Ammonia 235 260 248 2.8K 84 3.6K
Dichloromethane - 710 379 1.2K 1.3K 3.6K
Manganese compounds 1.4K - 1.8K - - 3.2K
Toluene 569 530 726 668 176 2.7K
Manganese And Manganese Compounds - 1.8K - - 200 2.0K
Cyclohexane 426 422 148 729 99 1.8K
n-Hexane 400 325 276 273 68 1.3K
Xylene (mixed isomers) 534 473 79 134 83 1.3K
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 646 - 66 507 - 1.2K
Barium And Barium Compounds - 739 - - 410 1.1K
n-Butyl alcohol 492 390 33 95 69 1.1K
Boron trichloride 569 292 66 74 55 1.1K

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 Giant Cement Co getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Giant Cement Co's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 63%.
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.