Denver Regional Landfill (South)

As of 2020, Denver Regional Landfill (South) has approximately 15,157,900 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 15,597,989 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 97% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 490,227 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 2020.

Denver Regional Landfill (South) has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Reciprocating Engine system. The facility generates approximately 1.5 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas, of which approximately 1.2 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 34.6% methane content. The gas collection system includes 90 extraction wells. This type of project converts waste-generated methane into usable electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions while generating renewable energy for the local grid.

Denver Regional Landfill (South) is currently closed and is no longer accepting waste. The facility closed in 2020. It was operated by Waste Connections Inc. - Central Region. For waste disposal alternatives in Erie, Weld, Colorado, contact your local solid waste management authority for a list of active facilities near you.

Denver Regional Landfill (South) is operated by Waste Connections Inc. - Central Region. It is classified as a private landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Erie, Weld, Colorado. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Waste Connections Inc. - Central Region directly.

Denver Regional Landfill (South) currently covers approximately 119.6 acres with a depth of approximately 250 feet. The facility opened in 1980 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 160 acres. The size of a landfill reflects both its operational history and the volume of waste it has processed over its lifetime of service to the surrounding community.

Denver Regional Landfill (South) participates in the following environmental programs: leachate recirculation is practiced to accelerate waste decomposition; an LFG energy project with status 'Operational' 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 Denver Regional Landfill (South), 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 2020. 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.