Mid-County Landfill
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Mid-County Landfill is a closed public landfill located in Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia. It has been in operation since 1979. The facility is projected to close in 2000. The facility is operated by Montgomery Regional Solid Waste Authority, VA. As of 2014, the facility holds approximately 1,300,000 tons of waste in place. The site covers approximately 56 acres with a maximum depth of 85 feet. The facility operates a landfill gas collection system, and has an shutdown landfill gas-to-energy project. The project uses Reciprocating Engine technology. Capturing landfill gas reduces greenhouse gas emissions and, in many cases, generates clean renewable energy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mid-County Landfill is currently closed and is no longer accepting waste. The facility ceased operations around 2000. It was previously managed by Montgomery Regional Solid Waste Authority, VA. 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 2014, Mid-County Landfill has approximately 1,300,000 tons of waste in place. At the current rate of fill, the facility is projected to reach capacity and close around 2000.
Mid-County Landfill has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Shutdown'. The project type is Reciprocating Engine. The facility generates approximately 0.4 mmscfd of landfill gas. 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.
Mid-County Landfill is operated by Montgomery Regional Solid Waste Authority, VA. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Christiansburg, Montgomery, Virginia. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Montgomery Regional Solid Waste Authority, VA directly.
As of 2014, Mid-County Landfill has approximately 1,300,000 tons of waste in place. The facility is projected to reach capacity and close around 2000.
Mid-County Landfill currently covers approximately 56 acres with a depth of approximately 85 feet. The facility opened in 1979 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.
Mid-County Landfill participates in the following environmental programs: an LFG energy project with status 'Shutdown' 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 Mid-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 2014. 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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