Jackson County Landfill

As of 2022, Jackson County Landfill has approximately 750,000 tons of waste in place. The facility accepts approximately 20,034 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 1996.

Jackson County Landfill has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Direct Thermal system. of which approximately 0.0 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 70% methane content. This type of project converts waste-generated methane into usable electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions while generating renewable energy for the local grid.

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

Jackson County Landfill has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. Of that, approximately 0.0 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 70% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. Flares are in place at this facility. LFG collection reduces greenhouse gas emissions and, in some cases, generates renewable energy for the grid.

Jackson County Landfill 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 Jackson County 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 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.