Eastern Area Landfill

As of 2022, Eastern Area Landfill has approximately 4,496,135 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 5,421,445 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 83% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 60,988 tons of waste per year based on the most recent annual data. At the current rate of fill, the facility is projected to reach capacity and close around 2038.

Eastern Area Landfill has been identified as a candidate site for a future landfill gas-to-energy project. The site currently generates an estimated 1.8 mmscfd of landfill gas. A gas collection system is not yet in place at this facility. Candidate status means the EPA or a project developer has identified this site as having sufficient gas generation potential to support an energy recovery project in the future. Contact City of Birmingham, AL for more information on the project timeline.

The operating hours for Eastern Area Landfill are as follows: Monday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Thursday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Friday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Saturday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sunday: Closed. These hours are subject to change on holidays or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the facility directly at (205) 655-3391 before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

Eastern Area Landfill is located at 2787 Alton Rd, Birmingham, AL 35210, USA, 35210. The facility is situated in Jefferson County, Alabama. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead at (205) 655-3391 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Eastern Area Landfill does not currently have an active landfill gas collection system. Landfill gas is produced naturally as organic waste decomposes underground. Facilities without active collection systems may use passive venting — this facility uses passive venting or flaring. Future LFG collection projects may be considered as the volume of waste in place increases.

Eastern Area Landfill participates in the following environmental programs: an LFG energy project with status 'Candidate' is associated with this site. These initiatives help reduce the environmental footprint of landfill operations by capturing resources, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and diverting material from direct disposal. Contact the facility or its operator for more details on current environmental compliance status.

To contact Eastern Area Landfill, call (205) 655-3391. The mailing address is 2787 Alton Rd, Birmingham, AL 35210, USA. The directory information shown on this page is sourced from the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) and the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, last verified as of data year 2022. Data freshness status: Current. If you are the facility owner or operator and need to update this listing, use the claim listing option on this page.