Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis
U.S. facilities report detailed information to EPA on their management of toxic chemicals, including releases to the environment. The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis interprets this information and examines trends in releases, waste management practices, and pollution prevention (P2) activities. Learn more or view the Executive Summary.
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Pie charts showing that most of the 28 billion pounds of waste managed at TRI-reporting facilities in 2020 was managed using preferred methods such as recycling, treatment, and burning for energy recovery. Of the quantity that was disposed of or otherwise released, most was disposed of to land.
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Bar chart showing the trend in chemical waste management at TRI-reporting facilities between 2011 and 2020. The total amount of waste managed has declined since 2018.
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Chart showing the trend in TRI-reported chemical releases since 2011. Releases have declined since 2017, with most releases each year being land releases.