City of Wichita Falls LF

As of 2022, City of Wichita Falls LF has approximately 5,503,681 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 28,504,878 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 19% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 200,056 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 2224.0.

City of Wichita Falls LF has been identified as a candidate site for a future landfill gas-to-energy project. The site currently generates an estimated 1.6 mmscfd of landfill gas. A gas collection system is not yet in place at this facility. Candidate status means the EPA or a project developer has identified this site as having sufficient gas generation potential to support an energy recovery project in the future. Contact City of Wichita Falls, TX for more information on the project timeline.

The operating hours for City of Wichita Falls LF are as follows: Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed. These hours are subject to change on holidays or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the facility directly at (940) 761-7401 before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

City of Wichita Falls LF is located at 705 8th St, Wichita Falls, TX 76301, USA, 76307. The facility is situated in Wichita County, Texas. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead at (940) 761-7401 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

City of Wichita Falls LF currently covers approximately 155 acres. The facility opened in 1981 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 300 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.

City of Wichita Falls LF 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.

City of Wichita Falls LF participates in the following environmental programs: an LFG energy project with status 'Candidate' 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 City of Wichita Falls LF, call (940) 761-7401. The facility website is http://wichitafallstx.gov/. The mailing address is 705 8th St, Wichita Falls, TX 76301, 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.