United States Steel Corp
United States Steel's Waste Data Preview
In 2022, United States Steel 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) | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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Insights into United States Steel's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2022, United States Steel generated a total of 2,077,430metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 40% of United States Steel's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 60% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
United States Steel's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of United States Steel's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2022, United States Steel reported a total waste generation of 2,077,430 metric tonnes, of which 40% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that United States Steel is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Insights into United States Steel’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2022, United States Steel generated a total of 2,077,430 metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 8.84% of United States Steel'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.91.16% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.a
How does United States Steel treat its hazardous waste?
In 2022, United States Steel reported that 183,695 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 8.84% of its overall waste generation.a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods.A majority (74.99%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that United States Steel has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.a