TRI Pollution Prevention Report for ALASKAN COPPER WORKS and Copper compounds

Facility ID: 98134LSKNC32006

Facility Name and Address:
ALASKAN COPPER WORKS
3200 6TH AVE S
SEATTLE, WA 98134

Parent Company: ALASKAN COPPER WORKS

Industry: Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332996)
Chemical: Copper compounds

Production Related Waste Management for Selected Chemical

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Waste Management Comparison - 2019

Pollution Prevention Activities for Selected Chemical

Reporting Year	Section 8.10: Newly Implemented Source Reduction Activity	Section 8.10: Methods to Identify Activity	Section 8.11: Optional Pollution Prevention Information*
2022	Source Reduction:: S34: Improved monitoring practices of potential spill or leak sources[-0-4%] Source Reduction:: S35: Other improvements to inventory and material management[-0-4%] Source Reduction:: S44: Other improvements to operating practices and training[-0-4%]	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T03: Materials balance audits Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T03: Materials balance audits Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T03: Materials balance audits Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
2021	Source Reduction:: S34: Improved monitoring practices of potential spill or leak sources[-0-4%] Source Reduction:: S35: Other improvements to inventory and material management[-0-4%] Source Reduction:: S44: Other improvements to operating practices and training[-0-4%]	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T02: External pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T03: Materials balance audits Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T03: Materials balance audits Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management
2020	Source Reduction:: W19: Other changes in operating practices[-0-4%] Source Reduction:: W29: Other changes in inventory control[-0-4%] Source Reduction:: W39: Other spill or leak prevention[-0-4%]	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T03: Materials balance audits Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T03: Materials balance audits Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T03: Materials balance audits Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management	Other Environmental Practices - Metal slag/sludge that at one time was characterized as a hazardous waste and transferred off site (2008 and the years prior) or treated on site (mid-2008 through 2010) is now characterized as a non-hazardous material and considered a byproduct and is fully recycled as-is off site (2011 to current).
2019	Source Reduction:: W19: Other changes in operating practices[-0-4%] Source Reduction:: W29: Other changes in inventory control[-0-4%] Source Reduction:: W39: Other spill or leak prevention[-0-4%]	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T03: Materials balance audits Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T03: Materials balance audits Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T03: Materials balance audits Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management	Other Environmental Practices - Metal slag/sludge that at one time was characterized as a hazardous waste and transferred off site (2008 and the years prior) or treated on site (mid-2008 through 2010) is now characterized as a non-hazardous material and considered a byproduct and is fully recycled as-is off site (2011 to current).
2018	Source Reduction:: W19: Other changes in operating practices[-0-4%] Source Reduction:: W29: Other changes in inventory control[-0-4%] Source Reduction:: W39: Other spill or leak prevention[-0-4%]	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T03: Materials balance audits Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T03: Materials balance audits Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T03: Materials balance audits Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management	Other Environmental Practices - Metal slag/sludge that at one time was characterized as a hazardous waste and transferred off site (2008 and the years prior) or treated on site (mid-2008 through 2010) is now characterized as a non-hazardous material and considered a byproduct and is fully recycled as-is off site (2011 to current).
2017	Source Reduction:: W19: Other changes in operating practices[-0-4%] Source Reduction:: W29: Other changes in inventory control[-0-4%] Source Reduction:: W39: Other spill or leak prevention[-0-4%]	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T03: Materials balance audits Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T03: Materials balance audits Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T03: Materials balance audits Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management	Other Environmental Practices - Metal slag/sludge that at one time was characterized as a hazardous waste and transferred off site (2008 and the years prior) or treated on site (mid-2008 through 2010) is now characterized as a non-hazardous material and considered a byproduct and is fully recycled as-is off site (2011 to current).
2016	Source Reduction:: W19: Other changes in operating practices[-0-4%] Source Reduction:: W29: Other changes in inventory control[-0-4%] Source Reduction:: W39: Other spill or leak prevention[-0-4%]	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T03: Materials balance audits Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T03: Materials balance audits Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T03: Materials balance audits Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management	Other Environmental Practices - Metal slag/sludge that at one time was characterized as a hazardous waste and transferred off site (2008 and the years prior) or treated on site (mid-2008 through 2010) is now characterized as a non-hazardous material and considered a byproduct and is fully recycled as-is off site (2011 to current).
2015	Source Reduction:: W19: Other changes in operating practices[-0-4%] Source Reduction:: W29: Other changes in inventory control[-0-4%] Source Reduction:: W39: Other spill or leak prevention[-0-4%]	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T03: Materials balance audits Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T03: Materials balance audits Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T03: Materials balance audits Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management	Other Environmental Practices - Metal slag/sludge that at one time was characterized as a hazardous waste and transferred off site (2008 and the years prior) or treated on site (mid-2008 through 2010) is now characterized as a nonhazardous material and considered a by-product and is fully recycled as-is off site (2011 to current).
2014	Source Reduction:: W19: Other changes in operating practices[-0-4%] Source Reduction:: W29: Other changes in inventory control[-0-4%] Source Reduction:: W39: Other spill or leak prevention[-0-4%]	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T03: Materials balance audits Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T03: Materials balance audits Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T03: Materials balance audits Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management	Other Environmental Practices - Metal slag/sludge that at one time was characterized as a hazardous waste and transferred off site (2008 and the years prior) or treated on site (mid-2008 through 2010) is now characterized as a nonhazardous material and considered a by-product and is fully recycled as-is off site (2011 to current).
2013	Source Reduction:: W19: Other changes in operating practices Source Reduction:: W29: Other changes in inventory control Source Reduction:: W39: Other spill or leak prevention	Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T03: Materials balance audits Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T03: Materials balance audits Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T01: Internal pollution prevention opportunity audit(s) Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T03: Materials balance audits Methods to Identify SR Opportunities: T04: Participative team management	Other Environmental Practices - Metal slag/sludge that at one time was characterized as a hazardous waste and transferred off site (2008 and the years prior) or treated on site (mid-2008 through 2010) is now characterized as a non-hazardous material and considered a by-product and is fully recycled as-is off site (2011 to current).

*Classifications of Optional Pollution Prevention Information shown in brackets are provided by EPA.

TRI Pollution Prevention Glossary

The Waste Management Hierarchy

The waste management hierarchy established by the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA) guides waste generators toward the best options for managing wastes. The preferred option is to prevent pollution at its source, but for waste that is generated, the preferred management methods are recycling, followed by burning for energy recovery, treatment and, as a last resort, disposing of the waste.

Source Reduction includes activities that eliminate or reduce the generation of chemical waste.
Recycling includes the recovery of a toxic chemical in waste for reuse.
Energy Recovery includes the combustion of toxic chemicals in waste to generate heat or electricity.
Treatment includes the destruction of a toxic chemical in waste.
Disposal or Other Releases includes toxic chemical quantities entering the environment.

The PPA requires facilities to provide the following details about each chemical they report to TRI:

A breakdown of production-related waste managed. This includes all amounts of the chemical released directly to the environment or otherwise managed as waste, other than waste generated by one-time events not associated with normal production processes (e.g., fires or remedial actions).
A production ratio or activity index to provide context for reported toxic chemical quantities. For example, if a chemical is used in the manufacture of refrigerators, the production index would track the number of refrigerators produced and could be used to help gauge how much of the chemical is being released per unit of production.
Any newly implemented source reduction activities, reported using "W-codes" (e.g., "W41: Increased purity of raw materials")

Facilities may also provide optional Pollution Prevention Information describing their source reduction, recycling, or pollution control activities.