Kestrel Hawk Landfill

As of 2022, Kestrel Hawk Landfill has approximately 14,586,247 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 19,515,458 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 75% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 115,416 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 2023.

Kestrel Hawk Landfill has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Cogeneration system. The facility generates approximately 4.1 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas, of which approximately 1.8 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 48% methane content. The gas collection system includes 122 extraction wells. This type of project converts waste-generated methane into usable electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions while generating renewable energy for the local grid.

Kestrel Hawk Landfill is operated by Republic Services, Inc.. It is classified as a private landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Racine, Racine, Wisconsin. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Republic Services, Inc. directly.

Kestrel Hawk Landfill currently covers approximately 117.1 acres. The facility opened in 1963 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.

Kestrel Hawk Landfill has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The facility generates approximately 4.1 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas. Of that, approximately 1.8 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 48% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 122 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.

Kestrel Hawk Landfill participates in the following environmental programs: an LFG energy project with status 'Operational' 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 Kestrel Hawk 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 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.