CITY OF WATSONVILLE LANDFILL
WATSONVILLE, CA · SANTA CRUZ COUNTY · NAICS 562212
Data updated May 2026
CITY OF WATSONVILLE LANDFILL ranks among smaller GHGRP totals (#8,215 of 8,713 nationally; #501 of 549 in CA), a lower-footprint comparator in Waste.
- National rank #8,215 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #501 of 549 in CA
- #1,366 of 1,433 in Waste
- 100% of CITY OF WATSONVILLE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES parent CO₂e
- 2023 mix: 100% non-CO₂ (CH₄-led)
- -77.8% since 2011
CITY OF WATSONVILLE LANDFILL vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
2,942 8215th of 8713 higher than 498 of 8,713 facilities
GHGRP facilities, banded by latest reported CO₂e (MT)
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more facilities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program · 2023
Facility footprint context
This site accounts for 100% of CITY OF WATSONVILLE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES reported parent CO₂e (3K MT of 3K MT ). Inside the EPA Waste sector it ranks #1,366 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 3K 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).
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- CH₄
- 100%
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- N₂O
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Emissions decline across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,942 |
| 2022 | 3,677 |
| 2021 | 816 |
| 2020 | 1,054 |
| 2019 | 12,898 |
| 2018 | 542 |
| 2017 | 8,754 |
| 2016 | 24,075 |
| 2015 | 23,950 |
| 2014 | 27,150 |
| 2013 | 5,511 |
| 2012 | 7,885 |
| 2011 | 13,273 |
Facility insight: CITY OF WATSONVILLE LANDFILL
CITY OF WATSONVILLE LANDFILL (ID 1004364) reported 3K MT CO₂e for 2023 in SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA (#8,215 of 8,713 by latest CO₂e).
Across 2011–2023, annual CO₂e fell 77.8%; peak load was 27K MT in 2014. This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2023, a complete 13-year record.
Peak year was 2014 at 27K MT CO2e; latest 2023 sits 89.2% below that peak (3K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2013→2014 (+392.7%, 22K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does CITY OF WATSONVILLE LANDFILL rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, CITY OF WATSONVILLE LANDFILL ranks #8,215 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #501 of 549 facilities in CA (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than CITY OF WATSONVILLE LANDFILL? ▼
CITY OF WATSONVILLE LANDFILL's 3K MT CO₂e is higher than 498 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (6%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does CITY OF WATSONVILLE LANDFILL emit? ▼
CITY OF WATSONVILLE LANDFILL reported 3K MT CO2e in 2023.
What share of CITY OF WATSONVILLE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES does CITY OF WATSONVILLE LANDFILL represent? ▼
CITY OF WATSONVILLE LANDFILL accounts for 100% of CITY OF WATSONVILLE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES's reported GHGRP CO₂e (3K MT of 3K MT).
What is CITY OF WATSONVILLE LANDFILL's 2023 CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O mix? ▼
In 2023, non-CO₂ gases were 100% of reported CO₂e at CITY OF WATSONVILLE LANDFILL, with CH₄ the larger non-CO₂ share at 100%. Shares use the facility's GHGRP gas components for that year.
Where does CITY OF WATSONVILLE LANDFILL rank inside Waste? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Waste, CITY OF WATSONVILLE LANDFILL ranks #1,366 of 1,433 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is CITY OF WATSONVILLE LANDFILL reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), CITY OF WATSONVILLE LANDFILL's emissions have decreased by 77.8%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
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Similar reported CO₂e
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