Brevard County Central Disposal Facility

As of 2022, Brevard County Central Disposal Facility has approximately 24,302,604 tons of waste in place. The facility accepts approximately 1,007,891 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 2023.

Brevard County Central Disposal Facility has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Reciprocating Engine system. The facility generates approximately 7.3 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas, of which approximately 1.4 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 49.9% methane content. The gas collection system includes 208 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.

Brevard County Central Disposal Facility is currently closed and is no longer accepting waste. The facility closed in 2023. It was operated by Brevard County, FL. For waste disposal alternatives in Cocoa, Brevard, Florida, contact your local solid waste management authority for a list of active facilities near you.

Brevard County Central Disposal Facility is operated by Brevard County, FL. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Cocoa, Brevard, Florida. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Brevard County, FL directly.

Brevard County Central Disposal Facility currently covers approximately 198 acres with a depth of approximately 110 feet. The facility opened in 1972 and has been in continuous operation since then. 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.

Brevard County Central Disposal Facility participates in the following environmental programs: composting services are available at this facility; 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 Brevard County Central Disposal Facility, 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.