31st Street Landfill

As of 1982, 31st Street Landfill has approximately 9,582,454 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 9,582,457 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 100% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 66,272 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 1982.

31st Street Landfill has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Shutdown'. The project type is Reciprocating Engine. 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.

31st Street Landfill is operated by John Sexton Sand & Gravel. The facility is owned by Archdiocese of Chicago. It is classified as a private landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Westchester, Cook, Illinois. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact John Sexton Sand & Gravel directly.

31st Street Landfill currently covers approximately 250 acres. The facility opened in 1960 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.

31st Street Landfill has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. Of that, approximately 1.0 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 46.2% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 133 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.

31st Street 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 31st Street 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 1982. 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.