Green Ridge Landfill

As of 2022, Green Ridge Landfill has approximately 3,426,230 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 8,333,403 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 41% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 392,007 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 2030.

Green Ridge Landfill has been identified as a candidate site for a future landfill gas-to-energy project. A gas collection system is 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.

The operating hours for Green Ridge Landfill are as follows: Monday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed. These hours are subject to change on holidays or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the facility directly at (802) 786-4005 before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

Green Ridge Landfill is located at 100 Washburn Rd, Gansevoort, NY 12831, USA, 12831. The facility is situated in Saratoga County, New York. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead at (802) 786-4005 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Green Ridge Landfill has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. Of that, approximately 1.4 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 38.8% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 20 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.

Green Ridge Landfill participates in the following environmental programs: 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 Green Ridge Landfill, call (802) 786-4005. The mailing address is 100 Washburn Rd, Gansevoort, NY 12831, 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.