Amelia County SLF

As of 1993, Amelia County SLF has approximately 57,320 tons of waste in place. At the current rate of fill, the facility is projected to reach capacity and close around 1993.

Amelia County SLF 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.

Amelia County SLF is operated by Amelia County. The facility is owned by Landfill Owner of Amelia County SLF. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Amelia, Virginia. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Amelia County directly.

Amelia County SLF currently covers approximately 12 acres. The facility opened in 1982 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 20 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.

Amelia County SLF does not currently have an active landfill gas collection system. Landfill gas is produced naturally as organic waste decomposes underground. Facilities without active collection systems may use passive venting — this facility uses passive venting or flaring. Future LFG collection projects may be considered as the volume of waste in place increases.

Amelia County SLF 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 Amelia 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 1993. 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.