Atlantic Waste Disposal Inc.

As of 2022, Atlantic Waste Disposal Inc. has approximately 43,713,225 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 136,357,345 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 32% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 1,114,145 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 2101.0.

Atlantic Waste Disposal Inc. has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Leachate Evaporation system. The facility generates approximately 19.2 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas, of which approximately 11.7 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 25.8% methane content. The gas collection system includes 690 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.

The operating hours for Atlantic Waste Disposal Inc. are as follows: Monday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed. These hours are subject to change on holidays or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the facility directly at (804) 591-4759 before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

Atlantic Waste Disposal Inc. is located at 3474 Atlantic Ln, Waverly, VA 23890, USA, 23890. The facility is situated in Sussex County, Virginia. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead at (804) 591-4759 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Atlantic Waste Disposal Inc. currently covers approximately 205.2 acres. The facility opened in 1994 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 373 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.

Atlantic Waste Disposal Inc. 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 Atlantic Waste Disposal Inc., call (804) 591-4759. The facility website is https://www.wm.com/us/en/location/va/colonial-heights/trash-pickup-colonial-heights-va/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=S05136. The mailing address is 3474 Atlantic Ln, Waverly, VA 23890, USA. 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 2022. 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.