Los Alamos County LF

As of 2011, Los Alamos County LF has approximately 1,100,000 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 1,100,000 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 100% of its total design capacity. At the current rate of fill, the facility is projected to reach capacity and close around 2011.

Los Alamos County LF has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Low Potential'. The facility generates approximately 0.1 mmscfd of landfill gas. 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.

Los Alamos County LF is operated by Los Alamos County, NM. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Los Alamos, Los Alamos, New Mexico. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Los Alamos County, NM directly.

Los Alamos County LF currently covers approximately 48 acres with a depth of approximately 100 feet. The facility opened in 1974 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 48 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.

Los Alamos County LF 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.

Los Alamos County LF participates in the following environmental programs: composting services are available at this facility; an LFG energy project with status 'Low Potential' 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 Los Alamos County LF, 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 2011. 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.