Central County Solid Waste Disposal Complex

As of 2022, Central County Solid Waste Disposal Complex has approximately 7,021,083 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 28,665,000 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 24% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 354,356 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 2042.

Central County Solid Waste Disposal Complex has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Reciprocating Engine system. The facility generates approximately 4.0 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas, of which approximately 2.0 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 54.5% methane content. The gas collection system includes 107 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 Central County Solid Waste Disposal Complex are as follows: Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sunday: Closed. These hours are subject to change on holidays or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the facility directly before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

Central County Solid Waste Disposal Complex is located at 4010 Knights Trail Rd, Nokomis, FL 34275, USA, 34275. The facility is situated in Sarasota County, Florida. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead for access instructions if required.

Central County Solid Waste Disposal Complex currently covers approximately 89.3 acres. The facility opened in 1998 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 295 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.

Central County Solid Waste Disposal Complex 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 Central County Solid Waste Disposal Complex, The mailing address is 4010 Knights Trail Rd, Nokomis, FL 34275, 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.