Hickory Ridge Landfill

As of 2008, Hickory Ridge Landfill has approximately 4,814,916 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 4,814,916 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 100% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 154,020 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 2008.

Hickory Ridge Landfill has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Cogeneration system. of which approximately 2.2 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 29.9% methane content. The gas collection system includes 119 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.

Hickory Ridge Landfill is operated by Republic Services, Inc.. It is classified as a private landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Conley, DeKalb, Georgia. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Republic Services, Inc. directly.

Hickory Ridge Landfill currently covers approximately 70 acres with a depth of approximately 78 feet. The facility opened in 1993 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 70 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.

Hickory Ridge Landfill has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. Of that, approximately 2.2 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 29.9% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 119 gas collection wells. Flares are in place at this facility. LFG collection reduces greenhouse gas emissions and, in some cases, generates renewable energy for the grid.

Hickory Ridge Landfill participates in the following environmental programs: 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 Hickory Ridge Landfill, 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 2008. 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.