Riverview Land Preserve

As of 2022, Riverview Land Preserve has approximately 24,906,224 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 39,006,679 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 64% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 587,819 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 2031.

Riverview Land Preserve has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Vehicle Fuel system. The facility generates approximately 8.3 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas, of which approximately 5.1 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 48.2% methane content. The gas collection system includes 236 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 Riverview Land Preserve are as follows: Monday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 7:00 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 at (734) 281-4263 before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

Riverview Land Preserve is located at 20863 Grange Rd, Riverview, MI 48193, USA, 48193. The facility is situated in Wayne 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 at (734) 281-4263 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Riverview Land Preserve currently covers approximately 211.3 acres with a depth of approximately 120 feet. The facility opened in 1968 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 213 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.

Riverview Land Preserve 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 Riverview Land Preserve, call (734) 281-4263. The facility website is https://www.cityofriverview.com/departments/land_preserve/index.php. The mailing address is 20863 Grange Rd, Riverview, MI 48193, 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.