County Environmental Landfill of Clarion

As of 2008, County Environmental Landfill of Clarion has approximately 4,349,195 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 4,628,164 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 94% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 188,559 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 2008.

County Environmental Landfill of Clarion has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Low Potential'. The facility generates approximately 0.9 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.

County Environmental Landfill of Clarion is operated by Republic Services, Inc.. It is classified as a private landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Leeper, Clarion, Pennsylvania. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Republic Services, Inc. directly.

County Environmental Landfill of Clarion currently covers approximately 60.1 acres. The facility opened in 1989 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.

County Environmental Landfill of Clarion has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The facility generates approximately 0.9 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas. Of that, approximately 0.7 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 42.8% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 56 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.

To contact County Environmental Landfill of Clarion, 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 2008. 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.