Adams County North & South LFs
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Adams County North South LFs is a closed public landfill located in Decatur, Adams. It has been in operation since 1978. The facility is projected to close in 1998. The facility is operated by Adams County SWMD, IN. As of the most recent reporting period, the facility holds approximately 2,774,000 tons of waste in place — approximately 99% of its total permitted capacity. Its total design capacity is 2,800,000 tons. The annual waste acceptance rate is approximately 146,000 tons per year. The facility operates a landfill gas collection system, and has an low potential landfill gas-to-energy project. Capturing landfill gas reduces greenhouse gas emissions and, in many cases, generates clean renewable energy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Adams County North South LFs is currently closed and is no longer accepting waste. The facility closed in 1998. It was operated by Adams County SWMD, IN. For waste disposal alternatives in Decatur, Adams, contact your local solid waste management authority for a list of active facilities near you.
Adams County North South LFs is operated by Adams County SWMD, IN. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Decatur, Adams. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Adams County SWMD, IN directly.
As of the most recent reporting period, Adams County North South LFs has approximately 2,774,000 tons of waste in place. The total design capacity of the facility is 2,800,000 tons, and it is currently at approximately 99% of its design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 146,000 tons of waste per year. The facility is projected to reach capacity and close around 1998.
Adams County North South LFs has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The gas contains approximately 50% 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.
Adams County North South LFs 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 Adams County North South LFs, 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.
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