Laughlin Landfill

As of 2022, Laughlin Landfill has approximately 1,508,504 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 1,577,070 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 96% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 15,315 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 2035.

Laughlin Landfill has been identified as a candidate site for a future landfill gas-to-energy project. A gas collection system is not yet in place at this facility. Candidate status means the EPA or a project developer has identified this site as having sufficient gas generation potential to support an energy recovery project in the future. Contact Republic Services, Inc. for more information on the project timeline.

The operating hours for Laughlin Landfill are as follows: Monday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Thursday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Friday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Saturday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sunday: Closed. These hours are subject to change on holidays or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the facility directly at (702) 280-0069 before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

Laughlin Landfill is located at 0.25 Mile South Of Highway 163, On, Needles Hwy, Laughlin, NV 89029, USA, 89029. The facility is situated in Clark County, Nevada. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead at (702) 280-0069 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Laughlin Landfill currently covers approximately 22.2 acres. The facility opened in 1987 and has been in continuous operation since then. 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.

Laughlin Landfill 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.

Laughlin Landfill participates in the following environmental programs: leachate recirculation is practiced to accelerate waste decomposition; an LFG energy project with status 'Candidate' 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 Laughlin Landfill, call (702) 280-0069. The mailing address is 0.25 Mile South Of Highway 163, On, Needles Hwy, Laughlin, NV 89029, 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.