Columbus County, ARS

As of 1995, Columbus County, ARS has approximately 1,250,000 tons of waste in place. The facility accepts approximately 50,000 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 1997.

Columbus County, ARS has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Greenhouse system. The facility generates approximately 0.4 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas, of which approximately 0.1 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 60% methane content. The gas collection system includes 15 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.

Columbus County, ARS is operated by Columbus County, NC. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Columbus County, NC directly.

Columbus County, ARS currently covers approximately 30 acres with a depth of approximately 60 feet. The facility opened in 1973 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 30 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.

Columbus County, ARS has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The facility generates approximately 0.4 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas. Of that, approximately 0.1 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 60% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 15 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.

Columbus County, ARS 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 Columbus County, ARS, 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 1995. 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.