Rhea County Landfill
Dayton, TN · RHEA COUNTY · NAICS 562212
Annual Emissions History
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 248,101 |
| 2022 | 233,420 |
| 2021 | 224,059 |
| 2020 | 214,609 |
| 2019 | 208,417 |
| 2018 | 202,160 |
| 2017 | 187,231 |
| 2016 | 175,122 |
| 2015 | 164,854 |
| 2014 | 160,676 |
| 2013 | 155,546 |
| 2012 | 149,255 |
| 2011 | 141,580 |
Facility Insight: Rhea County Landfill
Rhea County Landfill (EPA GHGRP Facility ID 1002730) reported 248K metric tons of CO2-equivalent in 2023, operating in Dayton, TN within RHEA COUNTY. The site is classified under Waste with NAICS code 562212, placing it within the group of U.S. facilities that cross the 25,000 MT CO2e annual reporting threshold set by EPA under 40 CFR Part 98. Self-reported emissions are verified by EPA staff, and the reported CO2e total aggregates CO2, methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O) weighted by their 100-year global warming potentials.
The facility has 13 years of reported data on record, covering the 2011–2023 window. Over that period, annual CO2e emissions rose by 75.2%, with the peak observed year showing up to 248K MT CO2e. Because facility emissions can swing year-to-year based on production volume, fuel mix, outages, or control upgrades, a single year rarely tells the full story — the emissions history table above unpacks CO2, CH4, and N2O contributions separately so readers can see which gas is driving the trend.
For context, this reported total captures Scope 1 direct emissions from on-site combustion, industrial processes, and fugitive sources — it excludes Scope 2 purchased electricity and Scope 3 upstream or downstream emissions. Users comparing this facility to others in TN should cross-reference with the state-level rollup on our TN emissions page and the parent company profile where linked, since facility-level disclosures are most meaningful when placed against the operator's broader portfolio. All underlying data is EPA-published and freely available via the GHGRP envirofacts API.
Emissions Analysis
Rhea County Landfill is a moderate emitter at 248K MT CO2e, typical of mid-sized industrial operations.
Emissions have increased 75.2% over the reporting period. This may result from expanded operations, increased production, or changes in fuel mix. EPA GHGRP covers facilities emitting 25,000+ MT CO2e annually.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much CO2 does Rhea County Landfill emit? ▼
Rhea County Landfill reported 248K metric tons of CO2 equivalent (CO2e) in 2023, according to EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program data.
Is Rhea County Landfill reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), Rhea County Landfill's emissions have increased by 75.2%. This may reflect expanded operations or increased production.
What industry sector is Rhea County Landfill in? ▼
Rhea County Landfill is classified under Waste (NAICS code 562212). Located in Dayton, TN.
What gases does Rhea County Landfill emit? ▼
Rhea County Landfill reports emissions of CO2 (carbon dioxide), CH4 (methane), and N2O (nitrous oxide), converted to CO2-equivalent using EPA global warming potentials. The gas breakdown for each reporting year is shown in the emissions history table above.
How many years of data are available for Rhea County Landfill? ▼
Rhea County Landfill has 13 years of EPA GHGRP data on record, spanning 2011 to 2023. The GHGRP has collected data since 2010 from facilities emitting 25,000+ MT CO2e annually.
Where does this emissions data come from? ▼
All data comes from the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP), which requires facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons of CO2e per year to report annually. Data is self-reported by facilities and verified by the EPA.
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Source: EPA GHGRP Facility ID 1002730. Data subject to facility self-reporting. Not compliance advice.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.