Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Program
2005 TRI Public Data Release Brochure - Chart Clarification Page
- Figure 2: TRI Total Disposal or Other Releases, 2005
- Figure 3: Total On- and Off-site Disposal or Other Releases, 2001-2005
| Disposal | Percent (%) |
|---|---|
| Metal Mining | 26.94 |
| Electric Utilities | 25.15 |
| Chemicals | 12.5 |
| Primary Metals | 11.05 |
| All Others | 10.63 |
| Paper | 5.23 |
| Hazardous Waste /Solvent Recovery | 4.9 |
| Food | 3.81 |
| 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | Percent Change 2001-2005 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recycled On- and Off-site | 9,606 | 9,685 | 9,131 | 9,263 | 8,973 | -7 |
| Energy Recovery On- and Off-site | 3,349 | 3,523 | 3,285 | 3,246 | 3,019 | -10 |
| Treated On- and Off-site | 8,491 | 7,950 | 8,175 | 9,042 | 8,637 | 2 |
| Disposed of or Otherwise Released On- and Off-site | 5,694 | 4,879 | 4,558 | 4,334 | 4,452 | -22 |
| Number of Facilities | 25,706 | 24,951 | 24,282 | 23,999 | 25,081 | -2 |
| Total Production-related Waste Managed | 27,139 | 26,038 | 25,149 | 25,885 | 25,081 | -8 |