Bonnell Aluminum Inc. – Emissions Trend

Carthage, TN · 2019–2023 · Parent: Tredegar Corp

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Bonnell Aluminum Inc., 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 222.7K in 2019 and closed at 162.1K in 2023 – a decrease of 27.2% 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 Ammonia at 806.5K, followed by Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) at 46.7K.

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
↓ Decreasing (-27.2%)
2019 Total
222.7K lbs
2023 Total
162.1K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
044.5K89.1K133.6K178.1K222.7K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 222.7K lbs 14 -
2020 189.4K lbs 16 -14.9%
2021 168.9K lbs 14 -10.8%
2022 205.5K lbs 14 +21.7%
2023 162.1K lbs 13 -21.1%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Ammonia 198.8K 154.6K 138.4K 177.9K 136.7K 806.5K
Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) - 18.7K - 15.1K 12.9K 46.7K
Xylene (mixed isomers) 3.7K 5.4K 6.8K 6.3K 5.6K 27.8K
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 11.7K - 16.1K - - 27.7K
Toluene 2.3K 3.1K 2.5K 2.0K 2.4K 12.1K
Certain glycol ethers 2.2K 2.7K 2.3K 1.9K 2.2K 11.4K
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 822 1.3K 579 477 558 3.8K
Ethylbenzene 451 649 850 760 764 3.5K
Dimethyl phthalate 754 924 730 485 581 3.5K
Copper compounds 1.8K - - - - 1.8K
Copper And Copper Compounds - 1.6K - - - 1.6K
Aluminum (fume or dust) 219 225 230 213 175 1.1K
n-Butyl alcohol - 205 167 160 183 715
Naphthalene - - 247 239 - 486
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds 7 7 7 7 3 32

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 Bonnell Aluminum Inc. getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Bonnell Aluminum Inc.'s total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 27%.
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.