Taunton SLF

As of 2020, Taunton SLF has approximately 4,108,889 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 4,966,660 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 83% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 119,330 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 2020.

Taunton SLF has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Reciprocating Engine system. The facility generates approximately 0.9 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas, of which approximately 0.8 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 42.9% methane content. The gas collection system includes 114 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.

Taunton SLF is currently closed and is no longer accepting waste. The facility closed in 2020. It was operated by WM. For waste disposal alternatives in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, contact your local solid waste management authority for a list of active facilities near you.

Taunton SLF is operated by WM. It is classified as a private landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact WM directly.

Taunton SLF currently covers approximately 54 acres. The facility opened in 1938 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 84 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.

Taunton 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 Taunton SLF, 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 2020. 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.