North Dade Landfill

As of 2022, North Dade Landfill has approximately 14,775,246 tons of waste in place. The facility accepts approximately 197,780 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 2025.

North Dade Landfill has been identified as a candidate site for a future landfill gas-to-energy project. The site currently generates an estimated 5.9 mmscfd of landfill gas. A gas collection system is 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 Miami-Dade County, FL for more information on the project timeline.

The operating hours for North Dade Landfill are as follows: Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sunday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM. These hours are subject to change on holidays or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the facility directly at (305) 594-1500 before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

North Dade Landfill is located at 21500 NW 47th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33055, USA, 33055. The facility is situated in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead at (305) 594-1500 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

North Dade Landfill currently covers approximately 179.9 acres. The facility opened in 1952 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 180 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.

North Dade 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 North Dade Landfill, call (305) 594-1500. The mailing address is 21500 NW 47th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33055, 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.