Okeechobee LF

As of 2022, Okeechobee LF has approximately 37,538,675 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 241,553,464 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 16% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 2,203,649 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 2078.

Okeechobee LF has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Construction'. The project type is Other. The facility generates approximately 10.9 mmscfd of landfill gas. Landfill gas recovery projects capture methane that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and in many cases generating electricity or other usable energy.

Okeechobee LF is located at Okeechobee, FL, USA, 34972. The facility is situated in Okeechobee 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 for access instructions if required.

Okeechobee LF is operated by WM. It is classified as a private landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Okeechobee, Okeechobee, Florida. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact WM directly.

Okeechobee LF currently covers approximately 187.6 acres. The facility opened in 1981 and has been in continuous operation since then. 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.

Okeechobee LF participates in the following environmental programs: an LFG energy project with status 'Construction' 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 Okeechobee LF, The mailing address is Okeechobee, FL, 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.