Roseburg LF

As of 2022, Roseburg LF has approximately 4,146,081 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 5,200,890 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 80% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 151,170 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 2040.

Roseburg LF has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Reciprocating Engine system. The facility generates approximately 1.3 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas, of which approximately 0.5 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 47.8% methane content. The gas collection system includes 74 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.

Roseburg LF is located at Roseburg, OR, USA, 97470. The facility is situated in Douglas County, Oregon. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead for access instructions if required.

Roseburg LF is operated by Douglas County, OR. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Roseburg, Douglas, Oregon. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Douglas County, OR directly.

Roseburg LF currently covers approximately 51.4 acres with a depth of approximately 50 feet. The facility opened in 1930 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.

Roseburg LF has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The facility generates approximately 1.3 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas. Of that, approximately 0.5 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 47.8% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 74 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.

Roseburg LF participates in the following environmental programs: 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 Roseburg LF, The mailing address is Roseburg, OR, 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.