New Bedford LF

As of 1993, New Bedford LF has approximately 3,600,000 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 3,600,000 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 100% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 156,000 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.

New Bedford LF has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Low Potential'. The facility generates approximately 0.6 mmscfd of landfill gas. 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.

New Bedford LF is currently closed and is no longer accepting waste. The facility closed in 2000. It was operated by New Bedford, Department of Public Works. For waste disposal alternatives in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, contact your local solid waste management authority for a list of active facilities near you.

New Bedford LF is operated by New Bedford, Department of Public Works. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact New Bedford, Department of Public Works directly.

New Bedford 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 — this facility uses passive venting or flaring. Future LFG collection projects may be considered as the volume of waste in place increases.

New Bedford 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 New Bedford 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 1993. Data freshness status: Stale (pre-2018). If you are the facility owner or operator and need to update this listing, use the claim listing option on this page.