Newton McDonald County Landfill Inc.

As of 1994, Newton McDonald County Landfill Inc. has approximately 2,305,227 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 2,305,227 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 100% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 100,227 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 1994.

Newton McDonald County Landfill Inc. has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Shutdown'. The project type is Direct Thermal. 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.

Newton McDonald County Landfill Inc. is operated by Newton-McDonald County SLF Board, MO. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Neosho, Newton, Missouri. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Newton-McDonald County SLF Board, MO directly.

Newton McDonald County Landfill Inc. currently covers approximately 59 acres with a depth of approximately 57 feet. The facility opened in 1974 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 123 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.

Newton McDonald County Landfill Inc. does not currently have an active landfill gas collection system. Landfill gas is produced naturally as organic waste decomposes underground. Facilities without active collection systems may use passive venting to manage gas migration. Future LFG collection projects may be considered as the volume of waste in place increases.

Newton McDonald County Landfill Inc. 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 Newton McDonald County Landfill Inc., 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 1994. Data freshness status: Stale (pre-2018). If you are the facility owner or operator and need to update this listing, use the claim listing option on this page.