RICHLAND COUNTY LANDFILL
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ELGIN, SC · RICHLAND COUNTY · NAICS 562212
Data updated May 2026
Annual Emissions History
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 89,696 |
| 2022 | 52,360 |
| 2021 | 64,206 |
| 2020 | 42,103 |
| 2019 | 64,228 |
| 2018 | 101,784 |
| 2017 | 114,864 |
| 2016 | 133,264 |
| 2015 | 136,087 |
| 2014 | 143,529 |
| 2013 | 149,277 |
| 2012 | 95,006 |
| 2011 | 62,611 |
Facility Insight: RICHLAND COUNTY LANDFILL
RICHLAND COUNTY LANDFILL (EPA GHGRP Facility ID 1007706) reported 90K metric tons of CO2-equivalent in 2023, operating in ELGIN, SC within RICHLAND 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 43.3%, with the peak observed year showing up to 149K MT CO2e.
Emissions Analysis
RICHLAND COUNTY LANDFILL reports 90K MT CO2e, placing it among smaller reporting facilities in the GHGRP.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much CO2 does RICHLAND COUNTY LANDFILL emit? ▼
RICHLAND COUNTY LANDFILL reported 90K MT CO2e in 2023.
Is RICHLAND COUNTY LANDFILL reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), RICHLAND COUNTY LANDFILL's emissions have increased by 43.3%. This may reflect expanded operations or increased production.