LYON COUNTY
LYND, MN · LYON COUNTY · NAICS 562212
Data updated May 2026
LYON COUNTY ranks among smaller GHGRP totals (#6,768 of 8,713 nationally; #125 of 158 in MN), a lower-footprint comparator in Waste.
- National rank #6,768 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #125 of 158 in MN
- #1,048 of 1,433 in Waste
- 100% of COUNTY OF LYON MINNESOTA parent CO₂e
- 2023 mix: 99.9% non-CO₂ (CH₄-led)
- +45.7% since 2011
LYON COUNTY vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
19,682 6768th of 8713 higher than 1,945 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 COUNTY OF LYON MINNESOTA reported parent CO₂e (20K MT of 20K MT ). Inside the EPA Waste sector it ranks #1,048 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 20K MT CO₂e reported for 2023, non-CO₂ gases are 99.9% , led by CH₄ at 99.9% . Component shares use this facility's GHGRP CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O rows for that year (already CO₂e-weighted).
- CO₂
- 0.1%
- 13 MT
- CH₄
- 99.9%
- 20K MT
- N₂O
- -
- n/r
Emissions growth across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 19,682 |
| 2022 | 11,345 |
| 2021 | 38,971 |
| 2020 | 36,339 |
| 2019 | 70,538 |
| 2018 | 68,166 |
| 2017 | 37,111 |
| 2016 | 20,601 |
| 2015 | 37,432 |
| 2014 | 14,427 |
| 2013 | 19,880 |
| 2012 | 22,311 |
| 2011 | 13,507 |
Facility insight: LYON COUNTY
LYON COUNTY (ID 1005280) reported 20K MT CO₂e for 2023 in LYON COUNTY, MN (#6,768 of 8,713 by latest CO₂e).
From 2011 to 2023, reported CO₂e rose 45.7% (peak 71K MT). This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2023, a complete 13-year record.
Peak year was 2019 at 71K MT CO2e; latest 2023 sits 72.1% below that peak (20K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2019→2020 (-48.5%, 34K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does LYON COUNTY rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, LYON COUNTY ranks #6,768 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #125 of 158 facilities in MN (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than LYON COUNTY? ▼
LYON COUNTY's 20K MT CO₂e is higher than 1,945 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (22%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does LYON COUNTY emit? ▼
LYON COUNTY reported 20K MT CO2e in 2023.
What share of COUNTY OF LYON MINNESOTA does LYON COUNTY represent? ▼
LYON COUNTY accounts for 100% of COUNTY OF LYON MINNESOTA's reported GHGRP CO₂e (20K MT of 20K MT).
What is LYON COUNTY's 2023 CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O mix? ▼
In 2023, non-CO₂ gases were 99.9% of reported CO₂e at LYON COUNTY, with CH₄ the larger non-CO₂ share at 99.9% (CO₂ 0.1%). Shares use the facility's GHGRP gas components for that year.
Where does LYON COUNTY rank inside Waste? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Waste, LYON COUNTY ranks #1,048 of 1,433 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is LYON COUNTY reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), LYON COUNTY's emissions have increased by 45.7%. This may reflect expanded operations or increased production.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
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Similar reported CO₂e
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Similar Waste CO₂e
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