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Quantity of selected Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) carcinogens disposed of in the United States in 2021, by location (in 1,000 pounds)

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May 2023

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United States

Survey time period

2021

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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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In 2021, the disposal and release of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) carcinogens by facilities in the United States was reported by the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) database. This data shows the amount of on-site and off-site disposal or other releases for some of the most controversial and well-known OSHA carcinogens. Of the selected OSHA carcinogens, formaldehyde had the highest reported total on- and off-site disposal or other releases, with around **** million pounds released in 2021. This was followed by lead, asbestos, acrylonitrile, and benzene. It is important to keep in mind that these chemicals can cause serious health issues, and their disposal should be closely monitored to prevent further harm to the environment and human health.