Mueller Water Products Inc
Mueller Water Products Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Mueller Water Products 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.
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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 Water Products's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Mueller Water Products generated a total of 18,858 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 34.45% of Mueller Water Products's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 65.55% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Mueller Water Products's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Mueller Water Products's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Mueller Water Products reported a total waste generation of 18,858 metric tonnes, of which 34.45% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Mueller Water Products is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Mueller Water Products reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Mueller Water Products's total waste generation increased by 15.7%, but declined by 16.72% in the year 2023, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.
Over the same period, Mueller Water Products's waste recovery rate decreased by 3.27%.
Mueller Water Products’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Mueller Water Products’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Mueller Water Products generated a total of 18,858 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 11.12% of Mueller Water Products'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. 88.88% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Mueller Water Products’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Mueller Water Products reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Mueller Water Products's total waste generation increased by 15.7%, including a 16.72% rise in 2023, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste in Mueller Water Products's total output increased by 6.43%, including a further 50.6% rise in 2023, suggesting a troubling upward shift toward more environmentally harmful waste streams that could raise compliance costs and environmental risks.
Overall, while Mueller Water Products has recently reduced waste output, its hazardous waste share continues to rise, raising concerns about treatment efficiency or growing reliance on harmful materials despite short-term volume improvements.
How does Mueller Water Products treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Mueller Water Products reported that 2,097 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 11.12% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Only 8.68% of hazardous waste was recovered, meaning the vast majority was treated through disposal methods such as landfilling or incineration. This raises concerns about the environmental and health risks associated with Mueller Water Products’s current hazardous waste practices.