Edgemere Landfill
Far Rockaway, NY · QUEENS COUNTY · NAICS 562212
Data updated May 2026
Edgemere Landfill ranks among smaller GHGRP totals (#6,510 of 8,713 nationally; #175 of 246 in NY), a lower-footprint comparator in Waste.
- National rank #6,510 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #175 of 246 in NY
- #993 of 1,433 in Waste
- 17.8% of CITY OF NEW YORK NEW YORK parent CO₂e
- 2023 mix: 100% non-CO₂ (CH₄-led)
- +1866.0% since 2011
Edgemere Landfill vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
22,462 6510th of 8713 higher than 2,203 of 8,713 facilities
GHGRP facilities, banded by latest reported CO₂e (MT)
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Source EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program · 2023
Facility footprint context
This site accounts for 17.8% of CITY OF NEW YORK NEW YORK reported parent CO₂e (22K MT of 126K MT ; #2 of 2 GHGRP facilities under that parent ). Inside the EPA Waste sector it ranks #993 of 1,433 facilities by latest CO₂e. Shares use GHGRP facility rollups only, not Scope 2/3 or non-reporting sites.
2023 gas mix desk
Of 22K MT CO₂e reported for 2023, non-CO₂ gases are 100% , led by CH₄ at 100% . Component shares use this facility's GHGRP CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O rows for that year (already CO₂e-weighted).
- CO₂
- -
- n/r
- CH₄
- 100%
- 22K MT
- N₂O
- -
- n/r
Emissions growth across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 22,462 |
| 2022 | 23,779 |
| 2021 | 25,174 |
| 2020 | 26,649 |
| 2019 | 28,212 |
| 2018 | 34,461 |
| 2017 | 36,483 |
| 2016 | 36,621 |
| 2015 | 4,131 |
| 2014 | 733 |
| 2013 | 884 |
| 2012 | 944 |
| 2011 | 1,143 |
Facility insight: Edgemere Landfill
Edgemere Landfill (ID 1001581) reported 22K MT CO₂e for 2023 in QUEENS COUNTY, NY (#6,510 of 8,713 by latest CO₂e).
From 2011 to 2023, reported CO₂e rose 1866.0% (peak 37K MT). This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2023, a complete 13-year record.
Peak year was 2016 at 37K MT CO2e; latest 2023 sits 38.7% below that peak (22K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2015→2016 (+786.5%, 32K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Edgemere Landfill rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, Edgemere Landfill ranks #6,510 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #175 of 246 facilities in NY (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than Edgemere Landfill? ▼
Edgemere Landfill's 22K MT CO₂e is higher than 2,203 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (25%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does Edgemere Landfill emit? ▼
Edgemere Landfill reported 22K MT CO2e in 2023.
What share of CITY OF NEW YORK NEW YORK does Edgemere Landfill represent? ▼
Edgemere Landfill accounts for 17.8% of CITY OF NEW YORK NEW YORK's reported GHGRP CO₂e (22K MT of 126K MT), ranking #2 of 2 facilities under that parent.
What is Edgemere Landfill's 2023 CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O mix? ▼
In 2023, non-CO₂ gases were 100% of reported CO₂e at Edgemere Landfill, with CH₄ the larger non-CO₂ share at 100%. Shares use the facility's GHGRP gas components for that year.
Where does Edgemere Landfill rank inside Waste? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Waste, Edgemere Landfill ranks #993 of 1,433 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is Edgemere Landfill reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), Edgemere Landfill's emissions have increased by 1866%. This may reflect expanded operations or increased production.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
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Similar reported CO₂e
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Similar Waste CO₂e
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