Wellford LF

As of 2022, Wellford LF has approximately 4,224,180 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 9,102,862 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 46% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 101,413 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 2041.

Wellford LF has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Boiler system. The facility generates approximately 1.4 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas, of which approximately 0.4 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 53% methane content. The gas collection system includes 116 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.

Wellford LF is located at Wellford, SC, USA, 29385. The facility is situated in Spartanburg 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 for access instructions if required.

Wellford LF is operated by Spartanburg County Public Works Department, SC. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Wellford, Spartanburg, South Carolina. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Spartanburg County Public Works Department, SC directly.

Wellford LF currently covers approximately 127.5 acres with a depth of approximately 40 feet. The facility opened in 1977 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.

Wellford LF has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The facility generates approximately 1.4 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas. Of that, approximately 0.4 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 53% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 116 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.

Wellford LF participates in the following environmental programs: composting services are available at this facility; 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 Wellford LF, The mailing address is Wellford, SC, 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.