Epperson Waste Disposal

As of 2022, Epperson Waste Disposal has approximately 10,278,710 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 10,897,843 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 94% of its total design capacity. At the current rate of fill, the facility is projected to reach capacity and close around 2025.

Epperson Waste Disposal has been identified as a candidate site for a future landfill gas-to-energy project. The site currently generates an estimated 4.3 mmscfd of landfill gas. A gas collection system is in place at this facility. Candidate status means the EPA or a project developer has identified this site as having sufficient gas generation potential to support an energy recovery project in the future. Contact Republic Services, Inc. for more information on the project timeline.

Epperson Waste Disposal is located at 615 Epperson Rd, Williamstown, KY 41097, USA, 41097. The facility is situated in Grant County, Kentucky. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead at (800) 543-1339 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Epperson Waste Disposal is operated by Republic Services, Inc.. It is classified as a private landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Williamstown, Grant, Kentucky. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Republic Services, Inc. directly at (800) 543-1339.

Epperson Waste Disposal currently covers approximately 86.1 acres with a depth of approximately 79 feet. The facility opened in 1993 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 93 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.

Epperson Waste Disposal has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The facility generates approximately 4.3 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas. Of that, approximately 1.5 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 45.3% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 130 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.

Epperson Waste Disposal participates in the following environmental programs: an LFG energy project with status 'Candidate' 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 Epperson Waste Disposal, call (800) 543-1339. The mailing address is 615 Epperson Rd, Williamstown, KY 41097, 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.