Akron Regional Landfill
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Akron Regional Landfill is a closed public landfill located in Akron, Summit, Ohio. It has been in operation since 1970. The facility is projected to close in 2002. The facility is operated by WM and owned by City of Akron, OH. As of 2002, the facility holds approximately 6,771,969 tons of waste in place — approximately 100% of its total permitted capacity. Its total design capacity is 6,771,970 tons. The annual waste acceptance rate is approximately 188,927 tons per year. The site covers approximately 103 acres. The facility operates a landfill gas collection system, and has an shutdown landfill gas-to-energy project. The project uses Boiler technology. Capturing landfill gas reduces greenhouse gas emissions and, in many cases, generates clean renewable energy.
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Akron Regional Landfill is currently closed and is no longer accepting waste. The facility ceased operations around 2002. It was previously managed by WM. 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 2002, Akron Regional Landfill has approximately 6,771,969 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 6,771,970 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 100% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 188,927 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 2002.
Akron Regional Landfill has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Shutdown'. The project type is Boiler. The facility generates approximately 0.4 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.
Akron Regional Landfill is currently closed and is no longer accepting waste. The facility closed in 2002. It was operated by WM. For waste disposal alternatives in Akron, Summit, Ohio, contact your local solid waste management authority for a list of active facilities near you.
Akron Regional Landfill is operated by WM. The facility is owned by City of Akron, OH. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Akron, Summit, Ohio. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact WM directly.
Akron Regional Landfill currently covers approximately 103 acres. The facility opened in 1970 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.
Akron Regional Landfill 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 Akron Regional Landfill, 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 2002. 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.
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