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2004 TRI Public Data Release Brochure - Chart Clarification Page
- Figure 2: Distribution of TRI Disposal or Other Releases, 2004
- Figure 3: Total On- and Off-site Disposal or Other Releases, 1998-2004
| Disposal | Percent (%) |
|---|---|
| Metal Mining | 25.3 |
| Electric Utilities | 24.9 |
| Chemicals | 13.1 |
| Primary Metals | 11.6 |
| All Others | 11.3 |
| Paper | 5.4 |
| Hazardous Waste /Solvent Recovery | 4.6 |
| Food | 3.9 |
| 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | Change 1998-2004 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recycled On- and Off-site | 9,133 | 8,515 | 9,476 | 8,765 | 8,865 | 8,294 | 8,743 | -390 |
| Energy Recovery On- and Off-site | 3,464 | 3,288 | 3,449 | 3,323 | 3,515 | 3,271 | 3,249 | -216 |
| Treated On- and Off-site | 8,222 | 9,002 | 12,819 | 8,423 | 7,883 | 8,110 | 8,977 | 755 |
| Disposed of or Otherwise Released On- and Off-site | 6,823 | 6,523 | 6,055 | 5,133 | 4,372 | 4,005 | 3,821 | -3002 |
| Number of Facilities | 23,367 | 23,070 | 23,021 | 22,263 | 21,532 | 20,816 | 20,444 | -2923 |
| Total Production-related Waste Managed | 27,642 | 27,328 | 31,799 | 25,644 | 24,636 | 23,680 | 24,790 | -2852 |