Quad Cities LF Phases 1, 2, & 3

Quad Cities LF Phases 1, 2, 3 is operated by Republic Services, Inc.. It is classified as a private landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Milan, Rock Island. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Republic Services, Inc. directly.

As of 1999, Quad Cities LF Phases 1, 2, 3 has approximately 5,128,385 tons of waste in place. The total design capacity of the facility is 5,128,391 tons, and it is currently at approximately 100% of its design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 301,670 tons of waste per year. The facility is projected to reach capacity and close around 1999.

Quad Cities LF Phases 1, 2, 3 currently covers approximately 74 acres. The facility opened in 1983 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 172 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.

Quad Cities LF Phases 1, 2, 3 has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The facility generates approximately 0.4 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas. Of that, approximately 0.4 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 41.1% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 67 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.

Quad Cities LF Phases 1, 2, 3 participates in the following environmental programs: composting services are available at this facility; an LFG energy project with status 'Shutdown' 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 Quad Cities LF Phases 1, 2, 3, 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 1999. 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.