EPA TRI Facility · Transportation Equipment

WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO LLC

Kirkland, WA · Parent: LEGGETT & PLATT INC

Total releases
560.2K lbs
Chemicals reported
6
Carcinogens
2
Primary pathway
Air Releases
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WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO LLC has reported 560.2K lbs of toxic releases across 6 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2024. Of the chemicals reported, 2 are classified as carcinogens, representing 33% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Transportation Equipment sector. The primary release pathway is air releases, accounting for 69% 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.

#1,816 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases — among the top 7% of reporting sites by volume. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO LLC files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 336413 (Transportation Equipment). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 560.2K lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 6 distinct chemicals, 2 of which (33%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is air releases at 386.3K lbs (69.0% of total volume), followed by off-site transfers at 31.0%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals decreased by 27% — from 177.1K lbs to 129.2K lbs. The facility is operated under parent company LEGGETT & PLATT 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 WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO LLC has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Transportation Equipment
NAICS Code
336413
Total Releases
560.2K lbs
Chemicals Reported
6
Latest Report Year
2023

Compare this facility

See how WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO LLC stacks up against nearby facilities and the typical reporter.

Total reported releases
WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO LLC
560.2K lbs
LAMB WESTON INC RICHLAND FACILITY
13.1M lbs

96% less than the comparison

Chemicals reported
WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO LLC
6
LAMB WESTON INC RICHLAND FACILITY
3

2.0× more 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 WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO LLC releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 560.2K lbs.

Air Releases 386.3K lbs (69.0%)
Off-site Transfers 173.9K lbs (31.0%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 27% (177.1K lbs to 129.2K lbs).

Reported total releases by year

WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO LLC — 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 177.1K lbs 6
2020 111.6K lbs 6
2021 68.5K lbs 6
2022 73.8K lbs 6
2023 129.2K lbs 6

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 2 of 6 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
1-Bromopropane 374.7K lbs Carcinogen
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 152.7K lbs
Nickel 11.4K lbs Carcinogen
Chromium 10.7K lbs
Hydrogen fluoride 10.0K lbs
Nitric acid 640 lbs

Location

Coordinates
47.6687, -122.1964
ZIP Code
98033
EPA Facility ID
98033WSTRN8356T

About TRI Data

Data as of 2024 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 WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO LLC release?
WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO LLC has reported releases of 6 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 560.2K lbs. 2 of these (33%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO LLC in?
WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO LLC is classified under the "Transportation Equipment" industry (NAICS code 336413), located in Kirkland, WA.
How long has WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO LLC reported to the TRI?
WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO LLC has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO LLC release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO LLC is air releases, accounting for 69.0% of total releases (386.3K lbs). Secondary pathway: off-site transfers (31.0%).
Are emissions from WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO LLC increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 27%, from 177.1K lbs to 129.2K lbs.
Is WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO LLC 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 WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO LLC release carcinogens?
Yes, WESTERN PNEUMATIC TUBE CO LLC reports 2 chemicals classified as carcinogens, representing 33% of all chemicals reported by this facility. Carcinogen classification is based on EPA and IARC assessments.

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