waste Scope 3 (Indirect)

Municipal Solid Waste (Landfill)

Emission factor for municipal solid waste disposed in landfill. Covers methane emissions from the anaerobic decomposition of organic material in landfill.

Emission Factor Value

1.6

kg CO₂-e/kWh

What is the emission factor for municipal waste in Australia?

The emission factor for municipal solid waste sent to landfill is 1.6 tonnes CO₂-e per tonne of waste.

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