Albert Lea Landfill

As of 2019, Albert Lea Landfill has approximately 1,060,161 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 1,060,161 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 100% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 30,494 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 1993.

Albert Lea Landfill has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Low Potential'. 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.

Albert Lea Landfill is operated by Albert Lea Landfill. The facility is owned by Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Albert Lea, Freeborn, Minnesota. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Albert Lea Landfill directly.

Albert Lea Landfill currently covers approximately 26 acres with a depth of approximately 50 feet. The facility opened in 1965 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 27 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.

Albert Lea Landfill has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. Of that, approximately 0.1 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 40% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 31 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.

Albert Lea Landfill 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 Albert Lea 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 2019. 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.