Jefferson Parish SLF

As of 2022, Jefferson Parish SLF has approximately 16,046,373 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 23,495,250 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 68% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 401,483 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 2050.

Jefferson Parish SLF has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Vehicle Fuel system. of which approximately 1.4 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 56% methane content. The gas collection system includes 321 extraction wells. 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 Jefferson Parish SLF are as follows: Monday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sunday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM. These hours are subject to change on holidays or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the facility directly at (504) 436-0152 before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

Jefferson Parish SLF is located at 5800 US-90, Avondale, LA 70094, USA, 70094. The facility is situated in Jefferson County, Louisiana. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead at (504) 436-0152 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Jefferson Parish SLF currently covers approximately 303.5 acres with a depth of approximately 50 feet. The facility opened in 1982 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 470 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.

Jefferson Parish SLF has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. Of that, approximately 1.4 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 56% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 321 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.

Jefferson Parish SLF 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 Jefferson Parish SLF, call (504) 436-0152. The mailing address is 5800 US-90, Avondale, LA 70094, 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.