Methane emitter USA_S_540
Landfill in United States. Satellites have detected 12 methane plumes here since 29 Mar 2024, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
12
Plumes
5
Plumes, last 12 months
6,229 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,776 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it
We don't have enough evidence to name an operator for this site yet. If you know who runs it, tell us below.
Response so far
- Source type
- Landfill
- UNEP notified
- Not applicable
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 29 Mar 2024
- Last seen
- 3 Aug 2026
- Coordinates
- 40.93578, -87.33702 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug 2026Waste / landfill | 4,433 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 11 Feb 2026Waste / landfill | 1,034 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 4 Oct 2025Waste / landfill | 6,229 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 30 Sep 2025Waste / landfill | 5,306 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 26 Sep 2025Waste / landfill | 2,797 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 31 Aug 2025Waste / landfill | 2,756 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 9 Jun 2025Waste / landfill | 739 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 8 Aug 2024Waste / landfill | 1,991 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 4 Aug 2024Waste / landfill | 3,719 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 24 Jun 2024Waste / landfill | 5,440 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 22 Apr 2024Waste / landfill | 2,382 kg/h | Not yet attributed | View |
| 29 Mar 2024Waste / landfill | 1,546 kg/h | Not yet attributed | 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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