From landfilling to waste incineration: Implications on GHG emissions of different actors

► Impact of shift from landfilling to waste to energy plant (WTE) on GHG emissions of different actors was studied. ► Change from landfilling to WTE always reduces GHG emissions of a city, but the magnitude and timing of impact varies. ► Shift from waste landfilling to WTE usually reduces carbon footprint of products partly due to reallocation of emissions. ► Shift from waste landfilling to WTE yields overall GHG emission benefits over time in most cases.