ADS/McLean County LF #2

As of 2018, ADS/McLean County LF #2 has approximately 2,626,797 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 2,841,392 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 92% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 65,114 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 2018.

ADS/McLean County LF #2 has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Boiler system. The facility generates approximately 1.1 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas, of which approximately 0.9 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 51.4% methane content. The gas collection system includes 45 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.

ADS/McLean County LF #2 is operated by Republic Services, Inc.. It is classified as a private landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Bloomington, McLean, Illinois. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Republic Services, Inc. directly.

ADS/McLean County LF #2 currently covers approximately 37 acres with a depth of approximately 53 feet. The facility opened in 1990 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 63 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.

ADS/McLean County LF #2 has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The facility generates approximately 1.1 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas. Of that, approximately 0.9 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 51.4% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 45 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.

ADS/McLean County LF #2 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 ADS/McLean County LF #2, 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 2018. 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.