Arbor Hills Landfill

As of 2022, Arbor Hills Landfill has approximately 72,077,200 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 95,366,402 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 76% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 1,971,854 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 2028.

Arbor Hills Landfill has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Combined Cycle system. The facility generates approximately 17.8 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas, of which approximately 13.2 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 46.3% methane content. The gas collection system includes 385 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.

The operating hours for Arbor Hills Landfill are as follows: Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed. These hours are subject to change on holidays or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the facility directly before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

Arbor Hills Landfill is located at 7981 Napier Rd, Northville, MI 48168, USA, 48168. The facility is situated in Washtenaw County, Michigan. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead for access instructions if required.

Arbor Hills Landfill currently covers approximately 263 acres. The facility opened in 1970 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 337 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.

Arbor Hills Landfill has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The facility generates approximately 17.8 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas. Of that, approximately 13.2 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 46.3% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 385 gas collection wells. Flares are in place at this facility. LFG collection reduces greenhouse gas emissions and, in some cases, generates renewable energy for the grid.

Arbor Hills Landfill participates in the following environmental programs: composting services are available at this facility; 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 Arbor Hills Landfill, The mailing address is 7981 Napier Rd, Northville, MI 48168, USA. 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 2022. 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.