Riverhead LF
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About This Facility
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Riverhead LF is a closed public landfill located in Riverhead, Suffolk, New York. It has been in operation since 1936. The facility is projected to close in 1993. The facility is operated by Riverhead LF and owned by Town of Riverhead, NY. As of the most recent reporting period, the facility holds approximately 3,000,000 tons of waste in place. The annual waste acceptance rate is approximately 33,655 tons per year. The facility operates a landfill gas collection system, and has an shutdown landfill gas-to-energy project. The project uses Reciprocating Engine technology. Capturing landfill gas reduces greenhouse gas emissions and, in many cases, generates clean renewable energy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Riverhead LF is currently closed and is no longer accepting waste. The facility ceased operations around 1993. It was previously managed by Riverhead LF. For active waste disposal options in the area, contact your local county solid waste authority for a current list of open facilities near you.
As of the most recent reporting period, Riverhead LF has approximately 3,000,000 tons of waste in place. The facility accepts approximately 33,655 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 1993.
Riverhead LF has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Shutdown'. The project type is Reciprocating Engine. 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.
Riverhead LF is currently closed and is no longer accepting waste. The facility closed in 1993. It was operated by Riverhead LF. For waste disposal alternatives in Riverhead, Suffolk, New York, contact your local solid waste management authority for a list of active facilities near you.
Riverhead LF is operated by Riverhead LF. The facility is owned by Town of Riverhead, NY. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Riverhead, Suffolk, New York. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Riverhead LF directly.
Riverhead LF participates in the following environmental programs: an LFG energy project with status 'Shutdown' 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 Riverhead 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 the most recent available period. Data freshness status: No Dated Data. If you are the facility owner or operator and need to update this listing, use the claim listing option on this page.
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