Methane emitter USA_S_543
Landfill in United States. Satellites have detected 4 methane plumes here since 30 Jan 2024, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
4
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
2,611 kg/h
Largest detected rate
1,464 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it
Republic Services Plausible
LEE COUNTY LANDFILL (landfill)
Evidence
- LEE COUNTY LANDFILL (landfill) operated by REPUBLIC SERVICES INC, 1.25 km from plume ↗
Response so far
- Source type
- Landfill
- UNEP notified
- Not applicable
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 30 Jan 2024
- Last seen
- 24 Apr 2026
- Coordinates
- 34.18137, -80.27532 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026Waste / landfill | 2,611 kg/h | Republic Services Plausible | View |
| 25 Feb 2024Waste / landfill | 998 kg/h | Republic Services Plausible | View |
| 3 Feb 2024Waste / landfill | 881 kg/h | Republic Services Plausible | View |
| 30 Jan 2024Waste / landfill | 1,929 kg/h | Republic Services Plausible | 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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