LEXINGTON / FAYETTE LANDFILL
Every figure on PlainCarbon is rendered directly from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP), no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.
LEXINGTON, KY · FAYETTE COUNTY · NAICS 562212
Data updated May 2026
Annual Emissions History
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 48,884 |
| 2022 | 51,752 |
| 2021 | 54,787 |
| 2020 | 58,001 |
| 2019 | 61,403 |
| 2018 | 65,005 |
| 2017 | 68,817 |
| 2016 | 72,854 |
| 2015 | 77,127 |
| 2014 | 81,651 |
| 2013 | 86,441 |
| 2012 | 91,511 |
| 2011 | 96,878 |
Facility Insight: LEXINGTON / FAYETTE LANDFILL
LEXINGTON / FAYETTE LANDFILL (EPA GHGRP Facility ID 1005365) reported 49K metric tons of CO2-equivalent in 2023, operating in LEXINGTON, KY within FAYETTE 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 declined by 49.5%, with the peak observed year showing up to 97K MT CO2e.
Emissions Analysis
LEXINGTON / FAYETTE LANDFILL reports 49K MT CO2e, placing it among smaller reporting facilities in the GHGRP.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much CO2 does LEXINGTON / FAYETTE LANDFILL emit? ▼
LEXINGTON / FAYETTE LANDFILL reported 49K MT CO2e in 2023.
Is LEXINGTON / FAYETTE LANDFILL reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), LEXINGTON / FAYETTE LANDFILL's emissions have decreased by 49.5%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.