FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL
NEEDVILLE, TX · FORT BEND COUNTY · NAICS 562212
Data updated May 2026
FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL sits in the upper third of EPA GHGRP reporters by latest CO₂e (#1,155 of 8,713 nationally, #189 of 1,176 in TX).
- National rank #1,155 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #189 of 1,176 in TX
- #15 of 1,433 in Waste
- 16.2% of GFL ENVIRONMENTAL HOLDINGS (US) parent CO₂e
- 2023 mix: 100% non-CO₂ (CH₄-led)
- +131.4% since 2011
FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
395,627 1155th of 8713 higher than 7,558 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 16.2% of GFL ENVIRONMENTAL HOLDINGS (US) reported parent CO₂e (396K MT of 2.4M MT ; #1 of 30 GHGRP facilities under that parent ). Inside the EPA Waste sector it ranks #15 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 396K 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%
- 396K MT
- N₂O
- -
- n/r
Emissions growth across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 395,627 |
| 2022 | 485,940 |
| 2021 | 241,705 |
| 2020 | 174,174 |
| 2019 | 131,616 |
| 2018 | 196,871 |
| 2017 | 157,788 |
| 2016 | 133,650 |
| 2015 | 122,387 |
| 2014 | 152,862 |
| 2013 | 127,770 |
| 2012 | 117,597 |
| 2011 | 170,967 |
Facility insight: FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL
FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL (GHGRP ID 1002321) is a high-volume reporter at 396K MT CO₂e in 2023 from NEEDVILLE, TX (#1,155 of 8,713 nationally) under Waste (NAICS 562212).
From 2011 to 2023, reported CO₂e rose 131.4% (peak 486K MT). This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2023, a complete 13-year record.
Peak year was 2022 at 486K MT CO2e; latest 2023 sits 18.6% below that peak (396K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2021→2022 (+101.0%, 244K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL ranks #1,155 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #189 of 1,176 facilities in TX (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL? ▼
FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL's 396K MT CO₂e is higher than 7,558 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (87%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL emit? ▼
FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL reported 396K MT CO2e in 2023.
What share of GFL ENVIRONMENTAL HOLDINGS (US) does FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL represent? ▼
FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL accounts for 16.2% of GFL ENVIRONMENTAL HOLDINGS (US)'s reported GHGRP CO₂e (396K MT of 2.4M MT), ranking #1 of 30 facilities under that parent.
What is FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL's 2023 CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O mix? ▼
In 2023, non-CO₂ gases were 100% of reported CO₂e at FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL, with CH₄ the larger non-CO₂ share at 100%. Shares use the facility's GHGRP gas components for that year.
Where does FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL rank inside Waste? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Waste, FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL ranks #15 of 1,433 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL's emissions have increased by 131.4%. This may reflect expanded operations or increased production.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
Peer sets outside TX for a top-third GHGRP emitter: CO₂e totals first, then Waste neighbors.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside TX (396K MT here).
Similar Waste CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside TX.