Cherokee County Landfill

As of the most recent reporting period, Cherokee County Landfill has approximately 2,400,000 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 2,400,000 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 100% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 46,150 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 1998.

Cherokee County Landfill has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Low Potential'. 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.

Cherokee County Landfill is operated by Cherokee County, SC. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Gaffney, Cherokee, South Carolina. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Cherokee County, SC directly.

Cherokee County Landfill currently covers approximately 46 acres with a depth of approximately 50 feet. The facility opened in 1972 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.

Cherokee County Landfill has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. Of that, approximately 0.2 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 55% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 43 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.

Cherokee County Landfill participates in the following environmental programs: composting services are available at this facility; an LFG energy project with status 'Low Potential' 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 Cherokee County Landfill, 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 the most recent available period. Data freshness status: No Dated Data. If you are the facility owner or operator and need to update this listing, use the claim listing option on this page.