Leekay Landfill
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Leekay Landfill is a closed public landfill located in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah. It has been in operation since 1982. The facility is projected to close in 1993. As of 1993, the facility holds approximately 4,884,075 tons of waste in place — approximately 98% of its total permitted capacity. Its total design capacity is 4,961,250 tons. The annual waste acceptance rate is approximately 253,575 tons per year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Leekay Landfill is currently closed and is no longer accepting waste. The facility ceased operations around 1993. For active waste disposal options in the area, contact your local county solid waste authority for a current list of open facilities near you.
As of 1993, Leekay Landfill has approximately 4,884,075 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 4,961,250 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 98% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 253,575 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 1993.
Leekay 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.
Leekay Landfill 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 to manage gas migration. Future LFG collection projects may be considered as the volume of waste in place increases.
Leekay Landfill participates in the following environmental programs: 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 Leekay 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 1993. 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.
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