Methane emitter USA_S_114
Landfill in United States. Satellites have detected 14 methane plumes here since 4 Apr 2023, most recently on 15 Jun 2025.
14
Plumes
5
Plumes, last 12 months
8,185 kg/h
Largest detected rate
3,564 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it
Republic Services Strong evidence
Parent company: Republic Services Inc
FORWARD LANDFILL (landfill)
Evidence
- FORWARD LANDFILL (landfill) operated by REPUBLIC SERVICES INC, 0.57 km from plume ↗
- Draft research (cites A1): The Forward Landfill is located just 0.57 km from the plume site and is confirmed via EPA GHGRP data to be operated by Republic Services Inc, consistent with the facility's known identity as a major landfill in San Joaquin County.
Response so far
- Source type
- Landfill
- UNEP notified
- Not applicable
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 4 Apr 2023
- Last seen
- 15 Jun 2025
- Coordinates
- 37.87741, -121.19019 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jun 2025Waste / landfill | 3,058 kg/h | Republic Services Strong evidence | View |
| 4 Oct 2024Waste / landfill | 8,185 kg/h | Republic Services Strong evidence | View |
| 30 Sep 2024Waste / landfill | 4,122 kg/h | Republic Services Strong evidence | View |
| 7 Aug 2024Waste / landfill | 4,198 kg/h | Republic Services Strong evidence | View |
| 3 Aug 2024Waste / landfill | 5,928 kg/h | Republic Services Strong evidence | View |
| 1 Apr 2024Waste / landfill | 3,803 kg/h | Republic Services Strong evidence | View |
| 4 Oct 2023Waste / landfill | 2,484 kg/h | Republic Services Strong evidence | View |
| 30 Sep 2023Waste / landfill | 606 kg/h | Republic Services Strong evidence | View |
| 26 Aug 2023Waste / landfill | 2,236 kg/h | Republic Services Strong evidence | View |
| 22 Aug 2023Waste / landfill | 2,268 kg/h | Republic Services Strong evidence | View |
| 18 Aug 2023Waste / landfill | 2,979 kg/h | Republic Services Strong evidence | View |
| 22 Jun 2023Waste / landfill | 3,325 kg/h | Republic Services Strong evidence | View |
| 15 Apr 2023Waste / landfill | 5,303 kg/h | Republic Services Strong evidence | View |
| 4 Apr 2023Waste / landfill | 6,874 kg/h | Republic Services Strong evidence | View |
Authorities you can notify
- U.S. EPA — report an environmental violation — Federal tip line; covers landfills, oil & gas and coal mines.
- California Air Resources Board
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