Crawford County Sanitary LF

As of 2022, Crawford County Sanitary LF has approximately 6,683,863 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 17,769,360 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 38% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 311,390 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 2043.

Crawford County Sanitary LF has been identified as a candidate site for a future landfill gas-to-energy project. The site currently generates an estimated 2.0 mmscfd of landfill gas. 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 Rumpke for more information on the project timeline.

The operating hours for Crawford County Sanitary LF are as follows: Monday: 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: 8:00 – 10:00 AM · Sunday: Closed. These hours are subject to change on holidays or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the facility directly at (419) 562-9150 before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

Crawford County Sanitary LF is located at 5128 Old Lincoln Hwy, Bucyrus, OH 44820, USA, 44820. The facility is situated in Crawford County, Ohio. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead at (419) 562-9150 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Crawford County Sanitary LF currently covers approximately 84.5 acres with a depth of approximately 65 feet. The facility opened in 1969 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.

Crawford County Sanitary LF 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 — this facility uses passive venting or flaring. Future LFG collection projects may be considered as the volume of waste in place increases.

Crawford County Sanitary LF participates in the following environmental programs: composting services are available at this facility; 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 Crawford County Sanitary LF, call (419) 562-9150. The mailing address is 5128 Old Lincoln Hwy, Bucyrus, OH 44820, 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.