EDGECOMBE COUNTY LANDFILL
TARBORO, NC · EDGECOMBE · NAICS 562212
Data updated May 2026
EDGECOMBE COUNTY LANDFILL ranks among smaller GHGRP totals (#7,354 of 8,713 nationally; #136 of 159 in NC), a lower-footprint comparator in Waste.
- National rank #7,354 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #136 of 159 in NC
- #1,164 of 1,433 in Waste
- -42.5% since 2011
EDGECOMBE COUNTY LANDFILL vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
12,783 7354th of 8713 higher than 1,359 of 8,713 facilities
GHGRP facilities, banded by latest reported CO₂e (MT)
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more facilities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program · 2014
Facility footprint context
Inside the EPA Waste sector it ranks #1,164 of 1,433 facilities by latest CO₂e. Shares use GHGRP facility rollups only, not Scope 2/3 or non-reporting sites.
Emissions decline across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 12,783 |
| 2013 | 8,185 |
| 2012 | 24,584 |
| 2011 | 22,236 |
Facility insight: EDGECOMBE COUNTY LANDFILL
EDGECOMBE COUNTY LANDFILL (ID 1000554) reported 13K MT CO₂e for 2014 in EDGECOMBE, NC (#7,354 of 8,713 by latest CO₂e).
Across 2011–2014, annual CO₂e fell 42.5%; peak load was 25K MT in 2012. This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2014, a complete 4-year record.
Peak year was 2012 at 25K MT CO2e; latest 2014 sits 48% below that peak (13K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2012→2013 (-66.7%, 16K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does EDGECOMBE COUNTY LANDFILL rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, EDGECOMBE COUNTY LANDFILL ranks #7,354 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #136 of 159 facilities in NC (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than EDGECOMBE COUNTY LANDFILL? ▼
EDGECOMBE COUNTY LANDFILL's 13K MT CO₂e is higher than 1,359 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (16%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does EDGECOMBE COUNTY LANDFILL emit? ▼
EDGECOMBE COUNTY LANDFILL reported 13K MT CO2e in 2014.
Where does EDGECOMBE COUNTY LANDFILL rank inside Waste? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Waste, EDGECOMBE COUNTY LANDFILL ranks #1,164 of 1,433 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is EDGECOMBE COUNTY LANDFILL reducing emissions? ▼
Over 4 reporting years (2011–2014), EDGECOMBE COUNTY LANDFILL's emissions have decreased by 42.5%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
Lower-footprint peers outside NC: nearest CO₂e totals and same-sector reporters for context.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside NC (13K MT here).
Similar Waste CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside NC.