Northampton Landfill

As of 2013, Northampton Landfill has approximately 2,900,518 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 2,900,522 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 100% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 6,595 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 2013.

Northampton Landfill has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Shutdown'. The project type is Reciprocating Engine. The facility generates approximately 0.8 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.

Northampton Landfill is currently closed and is no longer accepting waste. The facility closed in 2013. It was operated by City of Northampton, DPW, MA. For waste disposal alternatives in Florence, Hampshire, Massachusetts, contact your local solid waste management authority for a list of active facilities near you.

Northampton Landfill is operated by City of Northampton, DPW, MA. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Florence, Hampshire, Massachusetts. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact City of Northampton, DPW, MA directly.

Northampton Landfill currently covers approximately 37.6 acres with a depth of approximately 75 feet. The facility opened in 1969 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 52 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.

Northampton Landfill 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 Northampton Landfill, 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 2013. 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.