Sauk County SLF
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Sauk County SLF is a closed public landfill located in Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin. It has been in operation since 1983. The facility is projected to close in 2005. The facility is operated by Sauk County, WI. As of 2004, the facility holds approximately 741,336 tons of waste in place. The annual waste acceptance rate is approximately 68,346 tons per year. The facility operates a landfill gas collection system, and has an operational landfill gas-to-energy project. The project uses Microturbine technology. Capturing landfill gas reduces greenhouse gas emissions and, in many cases, generates clean renewable energy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sauk County SLF is currently closed and is no longer accepting waste. The facility ceased operations around 2005. It was previously managed by Sauk County, WI. 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 2004, Sauk County SLF has approximately 741,336 tons of waste in place. The facility accepts approximately 68,346 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 2005.
Sauk County SLF has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Microturbine system. of which approximately 0.3 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 43.4% methane content. This type of project converts waste-generated methane into usable electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions while generating renewable energy for the local grid.
Sauk County SLF is operated by Sauk County, WI. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Sauk County, WI directly.
Sauk County SLF has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. Of that, approximately 0.3 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 43.4% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. Flares are in place at this facility. LFG collection reduces greenhouse gas emissions and, in some cases, generates renewable energy for the grid.
Sauk County SLF 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 Sauk County SLF, 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 2004. 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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