Town of Colonie SLF

As of 2022, Town of Colonie SLF has approximately 9,198,250 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 10,473,750 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 88% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 316,501 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 2038.

Town of Colonie SLF has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Reciprocating Engine system. of which approximately 2.8 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 51.8% methane content. The gas collection system includes 120 extraction wells. This type of project converts waste-generated methane into usable electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions while generating renewable energy for the local grid.

Town of Colonie SLF is currently open and actively accepting waste. The facility operates as a public landfill in Cohoes, Albany, New York. It has been in operation since 1963. The facility is projected to remain operational until 2038. Contact the facility directly to confirm current operating conditions before visiting.

The operating hours for Town of Colonie SLF are as follows: Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 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 (518) 783-2700 before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

Town of Colonie SLF is located at 534 Loudon Rd, Latham, NY 12110, USA, 12047. The facility is situated in Albany 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 (518) 783-2700 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Town of Colonie SLF currently covers approximately 99.3 acres with a depth of approximately 240 feet. The facility opened in 1963 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 105 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.

Town of Colonie SLF participates in the following environmental programs: composting services are available at this facility; 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 Town of Colonie SLF, call (518) 783-2700. The mailing address is 534 Loudon Rd, Latham, NY 12110, 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.