Anderson Regional Landfill

As of 2022, Anderson Regional Landfill has approximately 8,165,321 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 8,941,483 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 91% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 298,114 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 2037.

Anderson Regional Landfill has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Reciprocating Engine system. The facility generates approximately 2.9 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas, of which approximately 0.5 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 38.5% methane content. The gas collection system includes 112 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.

The operating hours for Anderson Regional Landfill 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: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM · Sunday: Closed. These hours are subject to change on holidays or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the facility directly at (864) 338-1815 before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

Anderson Regional Landfill is located at 203 Landfill Rd, Belton, SC 29627, USA, 29627. The facility is situated in Anderson County, South Carolina. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead at (864) 338-1815 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Anderson Regional Landfill currently covers approximately 90.3 acres. The facility opened in 1972 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 113 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.

Anderson Regional Landfill 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 Anderson Regional Landfill, call (864) 338-1815. The mailing address is 203 Landfill Rd, Belton, SC 29627, 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.