SOUTH WAKE LANDFILL
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APEX, NC · WAKE COUNTY · NAICS 562212
Data updated May 2026
Annual Emissions History
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 81,951 |
| 2022 | 149,109 |
| 2021 | 157,525 |
| 2020 | 99,497 |
| 2019 | 97,738 |
| 2018 | 93,863 |
| 2017 | 97,571 |
| 2016 | 110,022 |
| 2015 | 81,475 |
| 2014 | 127,942 |
| 2013 | 80,288 |
| 2012 | 63,710 |
| 2011 | 60,633 |
Facility Insight: SOUTH WAKE LANDFILL
SOUTH WAKE LANDFILL (EPA GHGRP Facility ID 1004408) reported 82K metric tons of CO2-equivalent in 2023, operating in APEX, NC within WAKE COUNTY. The site is classified under Waste with NAICS code 562212.
The facility has 13 years of reported data on record, covering the 2011–2023 window. Over that period, annual CO2e emissions rose by 35.2%, with the peak observed year showing up to 158K MT CO2e.
Emissions Analysis
SOUTH WAKE LANDFILL reports 82K MT CO2e, placing it among smaller reporting facilities in the GHGRP.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much CO2 does SOUTH WAKE LANDFILL emit? ▼
SOUTH WAKE LANDFILL reported 82K MT CO2e in 2023.
Is SOUTH WAKE LANDFILL reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), SOUTH WAKE LANDFILL's emissions have increased by 35.2%. This may reflect expanded operations or increased production.