Leichner LF

As of the most recent reporting period, Leichner LF has approximately 5,000,000 tons of waste in place. At the current rate of fill, the facility is projected to reach capacity and close around 1991.

Leichner LF 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.

Leichner LF is operated by Waste Connections, Inc.. The facility is owned by Disposal Group, Inc.. It is classified as a private landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Vancouver, Clark, Washington. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Waste Connections, Inc. directly.

Leichner LF currently covers approximately 74 acres. The facility opened in 1935 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 80 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.

Leichner LF has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. Of that, approximately 0.4 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 50% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. Flares are not currently in place at this facility. LFG collection reduces greenhouse gas emissions and, in some cases, generates renewable energy for the grid.

Leichner LF 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 Leichner LF, 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 the most recent available period. Data freshness status: No Dated Data. If you are the facility owner or operator and need to update this listing, use the claim listing option on this page.