Quantity of metals and metal compounds disposed of or released in the U.S. 2021

Published by Statista Research Department, Jun 14, 2023
In 2021, the disposal and release of metals and metal compounds in the United States was reported by the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) database. Among these, zinc compounds were the most commonly reported, with a total of 560.64 million pounds disposed of or released by facilities, both on and off-site. Following closely behind were lead compounds, with a total of 443.85 million pounds disposed of or released.

Quantity of selected metals and metal compounds disposed of or released in the United States in 2021, by location (in pounds)

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May 2023

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United States

Survey time period

2021

Supplementary notes

Total on-site disposal or other releases: This category represents the total quantity of toxic chemicals that are disposed of or released on the facility's premises. It includes any intentional or unintentional releases, emissions, or discharges of toxic chemicals that occur within the boundaries of the reporting facility. Examples of on-site disposal or other releases may include direct emissions to the air, discharges to on-site wastewater treatment systems, or disposal in on-site landfills or other waste management units.

Total off-site disposal or other releases This category represents the total quantity of toxic chemicals that are disposed of or released off the facility's premises. It includes any intentional or unintentional transfers, shipments, or disposals of toxic chemicals to off-site locations for further management or treatment. Examples of off-site disposal or other releases may include shipments to third-party waste treatment facilities, off-site recycling, or off-site landfill disposal.

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