Oregon reported 281 facilities releasing 17.5M lbs of toxic chemicals in the most recent EPA Toxic Release Inventory dataset, ranking #35 nationally out of 50 states. The dominant release pathway is air, accounting for 63.5% of the state total. Oregon’s leading TRI industry is Chemicals, contributing 36.3% of all state releases. Use the map below to explore facilities by location, or filter by air, water, or land discharges.
Oregon’s Toxic Release Profile
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Releases | 17.5M lbs |
| Reporting Facilities | 281 |
| National Rank | #35 of 50 states |
| Air Releases | 11.1M lbs (63.5%) |
| Water Releases | 1M lbs (5.9%) |
| Land Releases | 2.2M lbs (12.8%) |
Top Industries in Oregon
| Industry | Total Releases | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals | 6.3M lbs | 36.3% |
| Paper | 3.3M lbs | 18.9% |
| Primary Metals | 2.5M lbs | 14.4% |
| Hazardous Waste | 2.1M lbs | 11.9% |
| Wood Products | 1.1M lbs | 6.3% |
| Computers and Electronic Products | 649K lbs | 3.7% |
| Food | 518K lbs | 3% |
| Transportation Equipment | 235K lbs | 1.3% |
| Fabricated Metals | 205K lbs | 1.2% |
| Plastics and Rubber | 201K lbs | 1.2% |
| Furniture | 145K lbs | 0.8% |
| Electric Utilities | 95K lbs | 0.5% |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Product | 42K lbs | 0.2% |
| Chemical Wholesalers | 8K lbs | 0% |
| Petroleum Bulk Terminals | 8K lbs | 0% |
| Printing | 3K lbs | 0% |
| Other | 2K lbs | 0% |
| Electrical Equipment | 1K lbs | 0% |
| Petroleum | 656 lbs | 0% |
| Machinery | 386 lbs | 0% |
| Beverages | 70 lbs | 0% |
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 45 lbs | 0% |
Top Facilities in Oregon
| Facility | City | Industry | Total Releases |
|---|---|---|---|
| DYNO NOBEL- STHELENS PLANT | DEER ISLAND | Chemicals | 6M lbs |
| CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT OF THE NORTHWEST INC | ARLINGTON | Hazardous Waste | 2.1M lbs |
| CASCADE PACIFIC PULP HALSEY PULP MILL | HALSEY | Paper | 1.2M lbs |
| GEORGIA-PACIFIC TOLEDO LLC | TOLEDO | Paper | 971K lbs |
| PCC STRUCTURALS INC LARGE PARTS CAMPUS | PORTLAND | Primary Metals | 690K lbs |
About the Data
Data sourced from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. Facilities in covered industry sectors that manufacture, process, or use listed chemicals above threshold quantities must report annually. The map uses the most recent available EPA TRI dataset. Release volumes reflect regulatory reporting quantities and are not direct measures of health hazard or human exposure. For the full national picture and all-state rankings, visit the US Toxic Release Inventory Map.
Explore Neighboring States
- California Toxic Release Map
- Idaho Toxic Release Map
- Nevada Toxic Release Map
- Washington Toxic Release Map
For the complete national dataset and all-state rankings, visit the US Toxic Release Inventory Map.
