Q671. If an industrial landfill did not receive waste in the reporting year but is expected to receive waste in future years, should the landfill be classified as "open" or "closed" for GHG reporting purposes?

A671. An industrial waste landfill should be classified as "open" for GHG reporting purposes if it actively received waste in the reporting year or expects to receive waste in future years.


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