South Yuma County Landfill
Yuma, AZ · YUMA COUNTY · NAICS 562212
Data updated May 2026
South Yuma County Landfill sits in the upper third of EPA GHGRP reporters by latest CO₂e (#2,103 of 8,713 nationally, #29 of 102 in AZ).
- National rank #2,103 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #29 of 102 in AZ
- #168 of 1,433 in Waste
- 100% of CR&R parent CO₂e
- 2023 mix: 100% non-CO₂ (CH₄-led)
- +436.9% since 2011
South Yuma County Landfill vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
139,655 2103rd of 8713 higher than 6,610 of 8,713 facilities
GHGRP facilities, banded by latest reported CO₂e (MT)
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Source EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program · 2023
Facility footprint context
This site accounts for 100% of CR&R reported parent CO₂e (140K MT of 140K MT ). Inside the EPA Waste sector it ranks #168 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 140K 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).
- CO₂
- -
- n/r
- CH₄
- 100%
- 140K MT
- N₂O
- -
- n/r
Emissions growth across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 139,655 |
| 2022 | 130,651 |
| 2021 | 123,523 |
| 2020 | 91,925 |
| 2019 | 58,719 |
| 2018 | 55,409 |
| 2017 | 51,079 |
| 2016 | 46,747 |
| 2015 | 46,820 |
| 2014 | 40,570 |
| 2013 | 35,641 |
| 2012 | 30,550 |
| 2011 | 26,013 |
Facility insight: South Yuma County Landfill
South Yuma County Landfill (GHGRP ID 1006485) is a high-volume reporter at 140K MT CO₂e in 2023 from Yuma, AZ (#2,103 of 8,713 nationally) under Waste (NAICS 562212).
From 2011 to 2023, reported CO₂e rose 436.9% (peak 140K MT). This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2023, a complete 13-year record.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does South Yuma County Landfill rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, South Yuma County Landfill ranks #2,103 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #29 of 102 facilities in AZ (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than South Yuma County Landfill? ▼
South Yuma County Landfill's 140K MT CO₂e is higher than 6,610 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (76%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does South Yuma County Landfill emit? ▼
South Yuma County Landfill reported 140K MT CO2e in 2023.
What share of CR&R does South Yuma County Landfill represent? ▼
South Yuma County Landfill accounts for 100% of CR&R's reported GHGRP CO₂e (140K MT of 140K MT).
What is South Yuma County Landfill's 2023 CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O mix? ▼
In 2023, non-CO₂ gases were 100% of reported CO₂e at South Yuma County Landfill, with CH₄ the larger non-CO₂ share at 100%. Shares use the facility's GHGRP gas components for that year.
Where does South Yuma County Landfill rank inside Waste? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Waste, South Yuma County Landfill ranks #168 of 1,433 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is South Yuma County Landfill reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), South Yuma County Landfill's emissions have increased by 436.9%. This may reflect expanded operations or increased production.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
Peer sets outside AZ for a top-third GHGRP emitter: CO₂e totals first, then Waste neighbors.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside AZ (140K MT here).
Similar Waste CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside AZ.