Modern Landfill
BELLEVILLE, IL · ST. CLAIR COUNTY · NAICS 562212
Data updated May 2026
Modern Landfill ranks among smaller GHGRP totals (#8,118 of 8,713 nationally; #267 of 299 in IL), a lower-footprint comparator in Waste.
- National rank #8,118 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #267 of 299 in IL
- #1,342 of 1,433 in Waste
- +45.2% since 2011
Modern Landfill vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
4,070 8118th of 8713 higher than 595 of 8,713 facilities
GHGRP facilities, banded by latest reported CO₂e (MT)
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Source EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program · 2019
Facility footprint context
Inside the EPA Waste sector it ranks #1,342 of 1,433 facilities by latest CO₂e. Shares use GHGRP facility rollups only, not Scope 2/3 or non-reporting sites.
Emissions growth across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,070 |
| 2018 | 5,678 |
| 2017 | 3,496 |
| 2016 | 2,330 |
| 2015 | 1,787 |
| 2014 | 2,968 |
| 2013 | 3,343 |
| 2012 | 4,891 |
| 2011 | 2,803 |
Facility insight: Modern Landfill
Modern Landfill (ID 1004311) reported 4K MT CO₂e for 2019 in ST. CLAIR COUNTY, IL (#8,118 of 8,713 by latest CO₂e).
From 2011 to 2019, reported CO₂e rose 45.2% (peak 6K MT). This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2019, a complete 9-year record.
Peak year was 2018 at 6K MT CO2e; latest 2019 sits 28.3% below that peak (4K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2017→2018 (+62.4%, 2K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Modern Landfill rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, Modern Landfill ranks #8,118 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #267 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 Modern Landfill? ▼
Modern Landfill's 4K MT CO₂e is higher than 595 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (7%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does Modern Landfill emit? ▼
Modern Landfill reported 4K MT CO2e in 2019.
Where does Modern Landfill rank inside Waste? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Waste, Modern Landfill ranks #1,342 of 1,433 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is Modern Landfill reducing emissions? ▼
Over 9 reporting years (2011–2019), Modern Landfill's emissions have increased by 45.2%. This may reflect expanded operations or increased production.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
Lower-footprint peers outside IL: nearest CO₂e totals and same-sector reporters for context.
Similar reported CO₂e
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Similar Waste CO₂e
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