Lowell LF

As of the most recent reporting period, Lowell LF has approximately 1,335,800 tons of waste in place. The facility accepts approximately 85,800 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 1992.

Lowell LF has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Shutdown'. The project type is Reciprocating Engine. 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.

Lowell LF is currently closed and is no longer accepting waste. The facility closed in 1992. It was operated by Commonwealth Management Corporation. For waste disposal alternatives in Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, contact your local solid waste management authority for a list of active facilities near you.

Lowell LF is operated by Commonwealth Management Corporation. The facility is owned by City of Lowell, MA. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Commonwealth Management Corporation directly.

Lowell LF currently covers approximately 56 acres. The facility opened in 1947 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 60 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.

Lowell LF has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. Of that, approximately 0.2 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 50% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. Flares are in place at this facility. LFG collection reduces greenhouse gas emissions and, in some cases, generates renewable energy for the grid.

Lowell LF participates in the following environmental programs: 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 Lowell 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.