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Black Hawk County SLF (Area E) is an open public landfill located in Waterloo, Black Hawk, Iowa. It has been in operation since 1975. The facility is projected to close in 2054. The facility is operated by Waste Tech, Inc. and owned by Black Hawk County SWM Commission, IA. You can reach the facility by phone at (319) 234-8115. As of 2022, the facility holds approximately 6,703,383 tons of waste in place — approximately 74% of its total permitted capacity. Its total design capacity is 9,118,438 tons. The annual waste acceptance rate is approximately 185,793 tons per year. The site covers approximately 135.4 acres. The facility operates a landfill gas collection system, and has an operational landfill gas-to-energy project. The project uses Other technology. Capturing landfill gas reduces greenhouse gas emissions and, in many cases, generates clean renewable energy. Operating hours are: Monday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM , Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM , Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM , Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM , Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM , Saturday: 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM , Sunday: Closed.
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Black Hawk County SLF (Area E) is currently open and actively accepting waste. It operates as a public landfill serving Waterloo, Black Hawk, Iowa. The facility first opened in 1975 and has been in continuous service since then. It is currently projected to remain in operation until approximately 2054. The facility is managed by Waste Tech, Inc.. We recommend calling ahead to confirm current operating conditions before your visit.
As of 2022, Black Hawk County SLF (Area E) has approximately 6,703,383 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 9,118,438 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 74% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 185,793 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 2054.
Black Hawk County SLF (Area E) has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Other system. The facility generates approximately 1.7 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas, This type of project converts waste-generated methane into usable electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions while generating renewable energy for the local grid.
The operating hours for Black Hawk County SLF (Area E) are as follows: Monday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Saturday: 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM · Sunday: Closed. These hours are subject to change on holidays or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the facility directly at (319) 234-8115 before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.
Black Hawk County SLF (Area E) is located at 1509 E Washburn Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701, USA, 50701. The facility is situated in Black Hawk County, Iowa. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead at (319) 234-8115 for access instructions or gate codes if required.
Black Hawk County SLF (Area E) 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 Black Hawk County SLF (Area E), call (319) 234-8115. The mailing address is 1509 E Washburn Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701, 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.
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