POLK COUNTY LANDFILL
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LEGGETT, TX · POLK COUNTY · NAICS 562212
Data updated May 2026
Annual Emissions History
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 45,064 |
| 2022 | 31,868 |
| 2021 | 11,004 |
| 2020 | 88,803 |
| 2019 | 117,221 |
| 2018 | 108,508 |
| 2017 | 79,282 |
| 2016 | 76,579 |
| 2015 | 74,187 |
| 2014 | 70,942 |
| 2013 | 67,794 |
| 2012 | 63,624 |
| 2011 | 59,236 |
Facility Insight: POLK COUNTY LANDFILL
POLK COUNTY LANDFILL (EPA GHGRP Facility ID 1000215) reported 45K metric tons of CO2-equivalent in 2023, operating in LEGGETT, TX within POLK COUNTY. The site is classified under Waste with NAICS code 562212.
The facility has 13 years of reported data on record, covering the 2011–2023 window. Over that period, annual CO2e emissions declined by 23.9%, with the peak observed year showing up to 117K MT CO2e.
Emissions Analysis
POLK COUNTY LANDFILL reports 45K MT CO2e, placing it among smaller reporting facilities in the GHGRP.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much CO2 does POLK COUNTY LANDFILL emit? ▼
POLK COUNTY LANDFILL reported 45K MT CO2e in 2023.
Is POLK COUNTY LANDFILL reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), POLK COUNTY LANDFILL's emissions have decreased by 23.9%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.