EASTERN AREA LANDFILL, BIRMINGHAM
BIRMINGHAM, AL · JEFFERSON COUNTY · NAICS 562212
Data updated May 2026
EASTERN AREA LANDFILL, BIRMINGHAM sits in the upper third of EPA GHGRP reporters by latest CO₂e (#2,853 of 8,713 nationally, #98 of 199 in AL).
- National rank #2,853 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #98 of 199 in AL
- #339 of 1,433 in Waste
- 42.5% of CITY OF BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA parent CO₂e
- 2023 mix: 100% non-CO₂ (CH₄-led)
- -40.9% since 2011
EASTERN AREA LANDFILL, BIRMINGHAM vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
89,002 2853rd of 8713 higher than 5,860 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 42.5% of CITY OF BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA reported parent CO₂e (89K MT of 209K MT ; #2 of 2 GHGRP facilities under that parent ). Inside the EPA Waste sector it ranks #339 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 89K 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%
- 89K MT
- N₂O
- -
- n/r
Emissions decline across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 89,002 |
| 2022 | 89,356 |
| 2021 | 101,565 |
| 2020 | 96,741 |
| 2019 | 102,351 |
| 2018 | 108,334 |
| 2017 | 95,561 |
| 2016 | 101,126 |
| 2015 | 107,025 |
| 2014 | 111,860 |
| 2013 | 116,278 |
| 2012 | 144,008 |
| 2011 | 150,489 |
Facility insight: EASTERN AREA LANDFILL, BIRMINGHAM
EASTERN AREA LANDFILL, BIRMINGHAM (GHGRP ID 1007018) is a high-volume reporter at 89K MT CO₂e in 2023 from BIRMINGHAM, AL (#2,853 of 8,713 nationally) under Waste (NAICS 562212).
Across 2011–2023, annual CO₂e fell 40.9%; peak load was 150K MT in 2011. This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2023, a complete 13-year record.
Peak year was 2011 at 150K MT CO2e; latest 2023 sits 40.9% below that peak (89K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2012→2013 (-19.3%, 28K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does EASTERN AREA LANDFILL, BIRMINGHAM rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, EASTERN AREA LANDFILL, BIRMINGHAM ranks #2,853 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #98 of 199 facilities in AL (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than EASTERN AREA LANDFILL, BIRMINGHAM? ▼
EASTERN AREA LANDFILL, BIRMINGHAM's 89K MT CO₂e is higher than 5,860 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (67%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does EASTERN AREA LANDFILL, BIRMINGHAM emit? ▼
EASTERN AREA LANDFILL, BIRMINGHAM reported 89K MT CO2e in 2023.
What share of CITY OF BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA does EASTERN AREA LANDFILL, BIRMINGHAM represent? ▼
EASTERN AREA LANDFILL, BIRMINGHAM accounts for 42.5% of CITY OF BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA's reported GHGRP CO₂e (89K MT of 209K MT), ranking #2 of 2 facilities under that parent.
What is EASTERN AREA LANDFILL, BIRMINGHAM's 2023 CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O mix? ▼
In 2023, non-CO₂ gases were 100% of reported CO₂e at EASTERN AREA LANDFILL, BIRMINGHAM, with CH₄ the larger non-CO₂ share at 100%. Shares use the facility's GHGRP gas components for that year.
Where does EASTERN AREA LANDFILL, BIRMINGHAM rank inside Waste? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Waste, EASTERN AREA LANDFILL, BIRMINGHAM ranks #339 of 1,433 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is EASTERN AREA LANDFILL, BIRMINGHAM reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), EASTERN AREA LANDFILL, BIRMINGHAM's emissions have decreased by 40.9%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
Peer sets outside AL for a top-third GHGRP emitter: CO₂e totals first, then Waste neighbors.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside AL (89K MT here).
Similar Waste CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside AL.