DES PLAINES LANDFILL
DES PLAINES, IL · COOK COUNTY · NAICS 562212
Data updated May 2026
DES PLAINES LANDFILL ranks among smaller GHGRP totals (#7,633 of 8,713 nationally; #245 of 299 in IL), a lower-footprint comparator in Waste.
- National rank #7,633 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #245 of 299 in IL
- #1,228 of 1,433 in Waste
- -81.0% since 2011
DES PLAINES LANDFILL vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
9,602 7633rd of 8713 higher than 1,080 of 8,713 facilities
GHGRP facilities, banded by latest reported CO₂e (MT)
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Source EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program · 2021
Facility footprint context
Inside the EPA Waste sector it ranks #1,228 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) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,602 |
| 2020 | 10,243 |
| 2019 | 11,225 |
| 2018 | 23,961 |
| 2017 | 22,601 |
| 2016 | 27,732 |
| 2015 | 32,415 |
| 2014 | 49,683 |
| 2013 | 26,414 |
| 2012 | 37,633 |
| 2011 | 50,640 |
Facility insight: DES PLAINES LANDFILL
DES PLAINES LANDFILL (ID 1003743) reported 10K MT CO₂e for 2021 in COOK COUNTY, IL (#7,633 of 8,713 by latest CO₂e).
Across 2011–2021, annual CO₂e fell 81.0%; peak load was 51K MT in 2011. This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2021, a complete 11-year record.
Peak year was 2011 at 51K MT CO2e; latest 2021 sits 81% below that peak (10K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2013→2014 (+88.1%, 23K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does DES PLAINES LANDFILL rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, DES PLAINES LANDFILL ranks #7,633 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #245 of 299 facilities in IL (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than DES PLAINES LANDFILL? ▼
DES PLAINES LANDFILL's 10K MT CO₂e is higher than 1,080 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (12%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does DES PLAINES LANDFILL emit? ▼
DES PLAINES LANDFILL reported 10K MT CO2e in 2021.
Where does DES PLAINES LANDFILL rank inside Waste? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Waste, DES PLAINES LANDFILL ranks #1,228 of 1,433 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is DES PLAINES LANDFILL reducing emissions? ▼
Over 11 reporting years (2011–2021), DES PLAINES LANDFILL's emissions have decreased by 81%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
Lower-footprint peers outside IL: nearest CO₂e totals and same-sector reporters for context.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside IL (10K MT here).
Similar Waste CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside IL.