Methane emitter USA_S_552
Landfill in United States. Satellites have detected 5 methane plumes here since 28 Dec 2022, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
5
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
4,835 kg/h
Largest detected rate
2,454 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it
Republic Services Plausible
Charlotte Motor Speedway Landfill V (landfill)
Evidence
- Charlotte Motor Speedway Landfill V (landfill) operated by REPUBLIC SERVICES INC, 2.11 km from plume ↗
Response so far
- Source type
- Landfill
- UNEP notified
- Not applicable
- Operator responded to UNEP
- Not applicable
- First seen
- 28 Dec 2022
- Last seen
- 2 Apr 2026
- Coordinates
- 35.34105, -80.65935 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)
Plume history
| Detected | Emission rate | Likely operator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2026Waste / landfill | 2,113 kg/h | Republic Services Plausible | View |
| 21 Jun 2025Waste / landfill | 1,144 kg/h | Republic Services Plausible | View |
| 14 Apr 2024Waste / landfill | 2,454 kg/h | Republic Services Plausible | View |
| 18 Feb 2023Waste / landfill | 3,003 kg/h | Republic Services Plausible | View |
| 28 Dec 2022Waste / landfill | 4,835 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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