Mallard Ridge Landfill Inc.

As of 2022, Mallard Ridge Landfill Inc. has approximately 11,915,730 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 16,253,782 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 73% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 223,963 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 2028.

Mallard Ridge Landfill Inc. has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Other system. The facility generates approximately 5.0 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas, of which approximately 2.9 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 50.9% methane content. The gas collection system includes 111 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.

The operating hours for Mallard Ridge Landfill Inc. are as follows: Monday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed. These hours are subject to change on holidays or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the facility directly at (262) 724-3257 before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

Mallard Ridge Landfill Inc. is located at W8470 WI-11, Delavan, WI 53115, USA, 53115. The facility is situated in Walworth County, Wisconsin. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead at (262) 724-3257 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Mallard Ridge Landfill Inc. currently covers approximately 129.8 acres with a depth of approximately 160 feet. The facility opened in 1970 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 133 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.

Mallard Ridge Landfill Inc. has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The facility generates approximately 5.0 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas. Of that, approximately 2.9 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 50.9% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 111 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.

Mallard Ridge Landfill Inc. participates in the following environmental programs: composting services are available at this facility; the facility is permitted as a Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) landfill; 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 Mallard Ridge Landfill Inc., call (262) 724-3257. The facility website is https://gflenv.com/mallard-ridge/. The mailing address is W8470 WI-11, Delavan, WI 53115, USA. 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.