Swift Creek Environmental Landfill

As of 2011, Swift Creek Environmental Landfill has approximately 4,438,313 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 5,196,050 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 85% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 49,826 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 2011.

Swift Creek Environmental Landfill has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Low Potential'. 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.

Swift Creek Environmental Landfill is operated by Republic Services, Inc.. It is classified as a private landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Macon, Bibb, Georgia. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Republic Services, Inc. directly.

Swift Creek Environmental Landfill currently covers approximately 81.3 acres. The facility opened in 1980 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.

Swift Creek Environmental Landfill has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. Of that, approximately 1.2 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 30.2% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 93 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.

To contact Swift Creek Environmental 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 2011. 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.