Owen County LF
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Description
Owen County LF is a closed public landfill located in Spencer, Owen, Indiana. It has been in operation since 1975. The facility is projected to close in 2000. The facility is operated by Owen County LF and owned by Owen County Commissioners. As of the most recent reporting period, the facility holds approximately 98,626 tons of waste in place. The annual waste acceptance rate is approximately 4,483 tons per year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Owen County LF is currently closed and is no longer accepting waste. The facility ceased operations around 2000. It was previously managed by Owen County LF. For active waste disposal options in the area, contact your local county solid waste authority for a current list of open facilities near you.
As of the most recent reporting period, Owen County LF has approximately 98,626 tons of waste in place. The facility accepts approximately 4,483 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 2000.
Owen County LF 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.
Owen County LF is operated by Owen County LF. The facility is owned by Owen County Commissioners. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Spencer, Owen, Indiana. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Owen County LF directly.
Owen County LF does not currently have an active landfill gas collection system. Landfill gas is produced naturally as organic waste decomposes underground. Facilities without active collection systems may use passive venting to manage gas migration. Future LFG collection projects may be considered as the volume of waste in place increases.
Owen County LF participates in the following environmental programs: an LFG energy project with status 'Low Potential' 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 Owen County LF, 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 the most recent available period. Data freshness status: No Dated Data. 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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