Mueller Industries Inc
Mueller Industries Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Mueller Industries conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Mueller Industries's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Mueller Industries generated a total of 5,797 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 95% of Mueller Industries's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 5% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Mueller Industries's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Mueller Industries's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Mueller Industries reported a total waste generation of 5,797 metric tonnes, of which 95% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Mueller Industries has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Mueller Industries reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Mueller Industries's total waste generation decreased by 1.75%, and remained stable in 2023, which may indicate a new baseline following earlier reductions in waste output.
Mueller Industries’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Mueller Industries’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Mueller Industries generated a total of 5,797 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 0.59% of Mueller Industries's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment. 99.41% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Mueller Industries’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Mueller Industries reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2021, Mueller Industries's total waste generation decreased by 1.75%, and remained stable in 2023, signaling a plateau following previous reductions that may mark a new waste baseline.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste decreased by 7.64%, yet rose by 21.92% in 2023, potentially signaling operational variability, temporary setbacks, or less effective hazardous waste mitigation in the short term.
Overall, Mueller Industries's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.