Tiverton Landfill #2

Tiverton Landfill #2 closed in 2022.

Tiverton Landfill #2 does not currently have an active landfill gas collection system or energy recovery project. Landfill gas is produced naturally as organic waste decomposes underground, primarily consisting of methane and carbon dioxide. Facilities without active collection systems may rely on passive venting to manage gas migration. As the volume of waste in place increases over time, the site may become eligible for a future gas collection or energy recovery project.

Tiverton Landfill #2 is operated by Town of Tiverton, RI. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Town of Tiverton, RI directly.

Tiverton Landfill #2 currently covers approximately 15 acres. The facility opened in 1955 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 33 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.

Tiverton Landfill #2 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.

Based on available data, Tiverton Landfill #2 does not currently list active composting, leachate recirculation, or certified environmental programs. However, all landfills in the United States are subject to federal and state environmental regulations governing liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and gas management. Contact Town of Tiverton, RI for the most current compliance information.

To contact Tiverton Landfill #2, 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 2004. Data freshness status: Stale (pre-2018). If you are the facility owner or operator and need to update this listing, use the claim listing option on this page.