WASTE CONTROL SPECIALISTS LLC — Emissions Trend

Andrews, TX · 2019–2023 · Parent: WASTE CONTROL SPECIALISTS LLC

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for WASTE CONTROL SPECIALISTS 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 73.7K in 2019 and closed at 286.5K in 2023 — a increasing of +288.5% 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 Lead at 843.3K, followed by Polychlorinated biphenyls at 237.2K.

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 hazardous waste facility.

Overall Trend
↑ Increasing (+288.5%)
2019 Total
73.7K lbs
2023 Total
286.5K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
0102.0K204.0K305.9K407.9K509.9K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 73.7K lbs 3
2020 509.9K lbs 8 +591.5%
2021 443.1K lbs 6 -13.1%
2022 158.1K lbs 3 -64.3%
2023 286.5K lbs 5 +81.2%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Lead 18.8K 148.5K 301.1K 145.9K 229.0K 843.3K
Polychlorinated biphenyls 42.7K 143.6K 21.1K 10.6K 19.2K 237.2K
Copper 95.8K 73.5K 169.2K
Cadmium 84.6K 18.6K 103.2K
Chlorine 13.5K 23.0K 36.5K
Bromine 13.5K 22.7K 36.1K
Nickel 19.4K 19.4K
Mercury 12.2K 49 1.7K 1.7K 195 15.8K
Asbestos (friable) 10.4K 10.4K

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 WASTE CONTROL SPECIALISTS LLC getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, WASTE CONTROL SPECIALISTS LLC's total toxic releases have increased by approximately 289%.
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.