Pine Tree Landfill

As of 2009, Pine Tree Landfill has approximately 5,787,104 tons of waste in place. The facility accepts approximately 413,193 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 2009.

Pine Tree Landfill has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Shutdown'. The project type is Reciprocating Engine. The facility generates approximately 3.7 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.

Pine Tree Landfill is operated by Casella Waste Systems, Inc.. It is classified as a private landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Hampden, Penobscot, Maine. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Casella Waste Systems, Inc. directly.

As of 2009, Pine Tree Landfill has approximately 5,787,104 tons of waste in place. The facility accepts approximately 413,193 tons of waste per year. The facility is projected to reach capacity and close around 2009.

Pine Tree Landfill currently covers approximately 48.1 acres. The facility opened in 1974 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 160 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.

Pine Tree 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 Pine Tree 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 2009. 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.