Methane emitter USA_S_147
Landfill in United States. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 7 Oct 2023, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
2
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
16,179 kg/h
Largest detected rate
12,630 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it
Republic Services Strong evidence
RICHLAND CREEK ROAD LANDFILL (landfill)
Evidence
- RICHLAND CREEK ROAD LANDFILL (landfill) operated by REPUBLIC SERVICES INC, 0.51 km from plume ↗
Response so far
- Source type
- Landfill
- UNEP notified
- Not applicable
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 7 Oct 2023
- Last seen
- 7 Oct 2024
- Coordinates
- 34.137, -84.04232 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct 2024Waste / landfill | 16,179 kg/h | Republic Services Strong evidence | View |
| 7 Oct 2023Waste / landfill | 9,082 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.
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