Cocopah Landfill

As of 1998, Cocopah Landfill has approximately 2,500,000 tons of waste in place. The facility accepts approximately 100,000 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 2000.

Cocopah Landfill does not currently have an active landfill gas collection system or energy recovery project. Landfill gas is produced naturally as organic waste decomposes underground, primarily consisting of methane and carbon dioxide. Facilities without active collection systems may rely on passive venting to manage gas migration. As the volume of waste in place increases over time, the site may become eligible for a future gas collection or energy recovery project.

Cocopah Landfill is operated by Republic Services, Inc.. The facility is owned by Cocopah Indian Tribe. It is classified as a private landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Somerton, Yuma, Arizona. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Republic Services, Inc. directly.

Cocopah Landfill currently covers approximately 138 acres. The design specifications call for a total area of 160 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.

Cocopah Landfill 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 to manage gas migration. Future LFG collection projects may be considered as the volume of waste in place increases.

Based on available data, Cocopah Landfill does not currently list active composting, leachate recirculation, or certified environmental programs. However, all landfills in the United States are subject to federal and state environmental regulations governing liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and gas management. Contact Republic Services, Inc. for the most current compliance information.

To contact Cocopah Landfill, 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 1998. 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.