Buncombe County New Landfill

As of 2022, Buncombe County New Landfill has approximately 3,192,392 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 9,733,729 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 33% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 128,668 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 2085.

Buncombe County New Landfill has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Reciprocating Engine system. The facility generates approximately 1.0 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas, of which approximately 0.5 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 47.3% methane content. The gas collection system includes 31 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 Buncombe County New Landfill are as follows: Monday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM · Sunday: Closed. These hours are subject to change on holidays or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the facility directly at (828) 250-5460 before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

Buncombe County New Landfill is located at 85 Panther Branch Rd, Alexander, NC 28701, USA, 28701. The facility is situated in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead at (828) 250-5460 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Buncombe County New Landfill currently covers approximately 56 acres with a depth of approximately 70 feet. The facility opened in 1997 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 100 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.

Buncombe County New Landfill has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The facility generates approximately 1.0 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas. Of that, approximately 0.5 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 47.3% 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.

Buncombe County New Landfill 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 Buncombe County New Landfill, call (828) 250-5460. The mailing address is 85 Panther Branch Rd, Alexander, NC 28701, 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.