Bedford County SLF 2

As of 2021, Bedford County SLF 2 has approximately 1,156,534 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 1,893,608 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 61% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 1,848 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 2021.

Bedford County SLF 2 has been identified as a candidate site for a future landfill gas-to-energy project. The site currently generates an estimated 0.4 mmscfd of landfill gas. A gas collection system is 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 Bedford County, VA for more information on the project timeline.

Bedford County SLF 2 is operated by Bedford County, VA. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Bedford, Bedford, Virginia. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Bedford County, VA directly.

Bedford County SLF 2 has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The facility generates approximately 0.4 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas. Of that, approximately 0.1 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 49.4% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 8 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.

Bedford County SLF 2 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 Bedford County SLF 2, 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 2021. 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.