Methane emitter USA_S_551
Landfill in United States. Satellites have detected 2 methane plumes here since 18 Apr 2023, most recently on 6 Jun 2023.
2
Plumes
0
Plumes, last 12 months
3,706 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,810 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it
Republic Services Strong evidence
TOWER LANDFILL INC (landfill)
Evidence
- TOWER LANDFILL INC (landfill) operated by REPUBLIC SERVICES INC, 0.69 km from plume ↗
Response so far
- Source type
- Landfill
- UNEP notified
- Not applicable
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 18 Apr 2023
- Last seen
- 6 Jun 2023
- Coordinates
- 39.85176, -104.7603 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jun 2023Waste / landfill | 3,706 kg/h | Republic Services Strong evidence | View |
| 18 Apr 2023Waste / landfill | 1,914 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.
- Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
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