Facility Name:Laubscher Meadows Landfill
Facility Identifier:
Facility Reporting Year:2016
Facility Location:
Address: 2120 LAUBSCHER RD
City: EVANSVILLE
State: IN
Postal Code: 47720

Facility Site Details:
CO2 equivalent emissions from facility subparts C-II, SS, and TT (metric tons):17,891
CO2 equivalent emissions from supplier subparts LL-QQ (metric tons):
Biogenic CO2 emissions from facility subparts C-II, SS, and TT (metric tons):0
Cogeneration Unit Emissions Indicator:N
GHG Report Start Date:2016-01-01
GHG Report End Date:2016-12-31
Description of Changes to Calculation Methodology:None
Plant Code Indicator:N
Primary NAICS Code:562212
Second Primary NAICS Code:
Additional NAICS Codes:
Parent Company Details:
Parent Company Name:REPUBLIC SERVICES INC
Address:18500 N. Allied Way, Phoenix,  AZ 85054
Percent Ownership Interest:100

Subpart HH: Municipal Solid Waste Landfills

Gas Information Details

Gas NameMethane
Gas Quantity715.64 (Metric Tons)
Own Result?

Landfill Details
Is the landfill open?Y
Estimated Year LandFill Closure2069
Starting Year for Accepting Waste1980
First year of emissions reporting2010
Leachate recirculation was used during the reporting yearN
Typical frequency of use for leachate recirculation systemNot used for the past 10 years
Scales are present at the landfill in the reporting yearY
Does the landfill have a landfill gas collection system?Y
Passive vents and/or flares are presentN
Landfill Capacity22206190.7557 ( Metric Tons )
Total surface area of the landfill containing waste559241 ( Square Meters )
Covertype Details
Clay cover


Aeration Details
Aeration Blower Capacity ( )
Landfill Fraction Affected by Aeration ( )
Aeration Blower Operations Hours ( )
Other MCF Factors
Additional Description


Current Waste Disposal Quantity Determination Details

First Year to Current Year Annual Waste Quantity Method
Reporting Year2016
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 198445.5752 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantity Used scales to weigh loads before off-loading and either used scales to weigh individual loads after off-loading or used representative tare vehicle/container weights
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 198445 (Metric Tons)
Reporting Year2015
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 207564.0066 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantity Used scales to weigh loads before off-loading and either used scales to weigh individual loads after off-loading or used representative tare vehicle/container weights
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 207564 (Metric Tons)
Reporting Year2014
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 203587.3714 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantity Used scales to weigh loads before off-loading and either used scales to weigh individual loads after off-loading or used representative tare vehicle/container weights
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 203587 (Metric Tons)
Reporting Year2013
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 184093.1867 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantity Used scales to weigh loads before off-loading and either used scales to weigh individual loads after off-loading or used representative tare vehicle/container weights
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 184093 (Metric Tons)
Reporting Year2012
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 191827.8439 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantity Used scales to weigh loads before off-loading and either used scales to weigh individual loads after off-loading or used representative tare vehicle/container weights
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 191827 (Metric Tons)
Reporting Year2011
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 214355.0556 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantity Used scales to weigh loads before off-loading and either used scales to weigh individual loads after off-loading or used representative tare vehicle/container weights
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 214355 (Metric Tons)
Reporting Year2010
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 249055.7794 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantity Used scales to weigh loads before off-loading and either used scales to weigh individual loads after off-loading or used representative tare vehicle/container weights
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 249055 (Metric Tons)

Waste Type Details
Year Waste Disposed2016
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Waste compositioninerts0.22254800.50
Waste compositionbulk waste0.7774520.20.50.057
Year Waste Disposed2015
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Waste compositioninerts0.30452700.50
Waste compositionbulk waste0.6954730.20.50.057
Year Waste Disposed2014
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Waste compositioninerts0.2966500.50
Waste compositionbulk waste0.703350.20.50.057
Year Waste Disposed2013
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Waste compositioninerts0.22831700.50
Waste compositionbulk waste0.7716830.20.50.057
Year Waste Disposed2012
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Waste compositioninerts0.18774800.50
Waste compositionbulk waste0.8122520.20.50.057
Year Waste Disposed2011
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Waste compositioninerts0.26253800.50
Waste compositionbulk waste0.7374620.20.50.057
Year Waste Disposed2010
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Waste compositionbulk waste10.20.50.057

Historical Waste Disposal Quantity Estimation Details

Method used to determine the annual waste quantity for any prior years
Were scales used to determine the annual waste quantityN

Prior Year Annual Waste Quantity Method
Reporting Year2009
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 423283.0599 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantityother
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity423283 (Metric Tons)
Reporting Year2008
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 423283.0599 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantityother
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity423283 (Metric Tons)
Reporting Year2007
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 423283.0599 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantityother
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity423283 (Metric Tons)
Reporting Year2006
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 423283.0599 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantityother
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity423283 (Metric Tons)
Reporting Year2005
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 423283.0599 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantityother
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity423283 (Metric Tons)
Reporting Year2004
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 423283.0599 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantityother
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity423283 (Metric Tons)
Reporting Year2003
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 423283.0599 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantityother
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity423283 (Metric Tons)
Reporting Year2002
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 423283.0599 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantityother
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity423283 (Metric Tons)
Reporting Year2001
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 423283.0599 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantityother
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity423283 (Metric Tons)
Reporting Year2000
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 423283.0599 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantityother
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity423283 (Metric Tons)
Reporting Year1999
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 423283.0599 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantityother
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity423283 (Metric Tons)
Reporting Year1998
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 423283.0599 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantityother
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity423283 (Metric Tons)
Reporting Year1997
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 423283.0599 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantityother
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity423283 (Metric Tons)
Reporting Year1996
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 423283.0599 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantityother
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity423283 (Metric Tons)
Reporting Year1995
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 423283.0599 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantityother
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity423283 (Metric Tons)
Reporting Year1994
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 423283.0599 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantityother
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity423283 (Metric Tons)
Reporting Year1993
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 423283.0599 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantityother
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity423283 (Metric Tons)
Reporting Year1992
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 423283.0599 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantityother
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity423283 (Metric Tons)
Reporting Year1991
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 423283.0599 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantityother
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity423283 (Metric Tons)
Reporting Year1990
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 423283.0599 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantityother
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity423283 (Metric Tons)
Reporting Year1989
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 423283.0599 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantityother
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity423283 (Metric Tons)
Reporting Year1988
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 423283.0599 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantityother
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity423283 (Metric Tons)
Reporting Year1987
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 423283.0599 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantityother
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity423283 (Metric Tons)
Reporting Year1986
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 423283.0599 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantityother
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity423283 (Metric Tons)
Reporting Year1985
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 423283.0599 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantityother
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity423283 (Metric Tons)
Reporting Year1984
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 423283.0599 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantityother
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity423283 (Metric Tons)
Reporting Year1983
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 423283.0599 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantityother
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity423283 (Metric Tons)
Reporting Year1982
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 423283.0599 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantityother
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity423283 (Metric Tons)
Reporting Year1981
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 423283.0599 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantityother
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity423283 (Metric Tons)
Reporting Year1980
Total Annual Waste Disposal Quantity 423283.0599 (Metric Tons)
Method Used to Determine Quantityother
Annual Waste Disposal Quantity423283 (Metric Tons)

Waste Type Details
Year Waste Disposed2009
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Bulk WasteBulk waste10.20.50.057
Year Waste Disposed2008
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Bulk WasteBulk waste10.20.50.057
Year Waste Disposed2007
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Bulk WasteBulk waste10.20.50.057
Year Waste Disposed2006
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Bulk WasteBulk waste10.20.50.057
Year Waste Disposed2005
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Bulk WasteBulk waste10.20.50.057
Year Waste Disposed2004
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Bulk WasteBulk waste10.20.50.057
Year Waste Disposed2003
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Bulk WasteBulk waste10.20.50.057
Year Waste Disposed2002
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Bulk WasteBulk waste10.20.50.057
Year Waste Disposed2001
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Bulk WasteBulk waste10.20.50.057
Year Waste Disposed2000
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Bulk WasteBulk waste10.20.50.057
Year Waste Disposed1999
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Bulk WasteBulk waste10.20.50.057
Year Waste Disposed1998
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Bulk WasteBulk waste10.20.50.057
Year Waste Disposed1997
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Bulk WasteBulk waste10.20.50.057
Year Waste Disposed1996
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Bulk WasteBulk waste10.20.50.057
Year Waste Disposed1995
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Bulk WasteBulk waste10.20.50.057
Year Waste Disposed1994
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Bulk WasteBulk waste10.20.50.057
Year Waste Disposed1993
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Bulk WasteBulk waste10.20.50.057
Year Waste Disposed1992
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Bulk WasteBulk waste10.20.50.057
Year Waste Disposed1991
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Bulk WasteBulk waste10.20.50.057
Year Waste Disposed1990
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Bulk WasteBulk waste10.20.50.057
Year Waste Disposed1989
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Bulk WasteBulk waste10.20.50.057
Year Waste Disposed1988
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Bulk WasteBulk waste10.20.50.057
Year Waste Disposed1987
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Bulk WasteBulk waste10.20.50.057
Year Waste Disposed1986
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Bulk WasteBulk waste10.20.50.057
Year Waste Disposed1985
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Bulk WasteBulk waste10.20.50.057
Year Waste Disposed1984
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Bulk WasteBulk waste10.20.50.057
Year Waste Disposed1983
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Bulk WasteBulk waste10.20.50.057
Year Waste Disposed1982
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Bulk WasteBulk waste10.20.50.057
Year Waste Disposed1981
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Bulk WasteBulk waste10.20.50.057
Year Waste Disposed1980
Missing data procedure used?N
Number of Times Substituted
Waste Type Details
OptionWaste TypePercent by WeightDegradable Organic Carbon ValueFraction Of DOC DissimilatedDecay Rate
Bulk WasteBulk waste10.20.50.057

Working Capacity Details
Were working capacities used to determine waste disposal quantitiesN

Tipping Receipt Details
Were tipping receipts or company records used to determine waste disposal quantitiesN

Method used for estimating all annual waste quantities that are not determined with the methods above
MethodMethod #3: Use the landfill capacity or, for operating landfills, the amount of waste-in-place to estimate a constant average waste disposal quantity (Equation HH-3).

Method Start Year1980
Method End Year2009

Historical Estimation Population Details
Historical landfill Capacity22206190.755733Metric Tons
ReasonBest available method

Methane Generation and Emissions for Landfills with LFG Collection Systems

Gas Collection System Information
System ManufacturerLamson and Tuthill
System Capacity5650 ( acfm )
Number of Wells115

Methane Oxidation Fractions
Methane Oxidation Fraction HH-5 0.1
Methane Oxidation Fraction HH-6 0.25
Methane Oxidation Fraction HH-7 0.25
Methane Oxidation Fraction HH-8 0.35

Measurement Locations
NameML 1
DescriptionML 1
Annual Operating Hours1719.716666 (Hours)
Quantity of Recovered Methane370.200598 (Metric Tons)
Destruction Devices
NameAnnual Operating HoursDestruction Efficiency
Flare1719.716666 (Hours) 0.99 (fraction (number between 0 and 1))
NameML 2
DescriptionML 2
Annual Operating Hours8360.833333 (Hours)
Quantity of Recovered Methane5086.884274 (Metric Tons)
Destruction Devices
NameAnnual Operating HoursDestruction Efficiency
Ameresco Plant1719.716666 (Hours) 1 (fraction (number between 0 and 1))

Methane Generation and Emissions values
Estimated Gas Collection Efficiency HH30.843186 ( decimal fraction )
Is Override Indicator?N
Methane Generation Equation HH517606.24 ( Metric Tons )
Is Override Indicator?N
Methane Emissions Equation HH610582.74 ( Metric Tons )
Is Override Indicator?N
Methane Generation Equation HH74914.31 ( Metric Tons )
Is Override Indicator?N
Basis for Input Methane Generation ValueEquation HH-1
Methane Emission from Equation HH8715.64 ( Metric Tons )
Is Override Indicator?N

Gas Collection Systems details
Annual Volume FGCollected Gas Volumetric FlowMeasured Value559743081 ( scf )
Is Substituted Indicator?Y
Number of Times Substituted1
Annual Average Methane ConcentrationMeasured Value50.77 ( Number (between 0 and 100) )
Is Substituted Indicator?N
Number of Days Substituted
Number of Weeks Substituted
Number of Months Substituted
Number of Times Substituted
Temperature Incorporated IndicatorY
Pressure Incorporated IndicatorY
LFG Flow Wet Basis IndicatorY
Methane Concentration Wet Basis IndicatorY
Site Destruction LocationBoth
Annual Quantity Of Recovered MethaneHH45457.08 ( Metric Tons )

Waste Depth Details
Area TypeWaste DepthSurface Area
A10 ( Meters ) 77336.259 ( Square Meters )
A23.048 ( Meters ) 26669.071 ( Square Meters )
A30 ( Meters ) 0 ( Square Meters )
A435.052 ( Meters ) 171993.25 ( Square Meters )
A519.812 ( Meters ) 360578.79 ( Square Meters )

Equation HH-1 Details:
The fraction of CH4 in landfill gas (F), is it based on a measured value or default valuedefault
Fraction by volume of CH4 in landfill gas 0.5
An MCF value other than the default of 1 was usedN
Annual MCF Value1

Annual Modeled Methane Generation19562.49 ( Metric Tons )
Annual Modeled Methane Generation User Overrided value?N