Commonwealth Environmental Systems (CES) LF

As of 2010, Commonwealth Environmental Systems (CES) LF has approximately 5,564,197 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 18,882,817 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 29% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 464,068 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 2028.

Commonwealth Environmental Systems (CES) LF has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Boiler system. The facility generates approximately 9.6 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas, of which approximately 7.0 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 47.9% methane content. The gas collection system includes 162 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 Commonwealth Environmental Systems (CES) LF are as follows: Monday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Thursday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Friday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 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 (570) 695-3590 before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

Commonwealth Environmental Systems (CES) LF is located at 99 Commonwealth Rd, Hegins, PA 17938, USA, 17938. The facility is situated in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead at (570) 695-3590 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Commonwealth Environmental Systems (CES) LF currently covers approximately 119.9 acres. The facility opened in 1997 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 270 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.

Commonwealth Environmental Systems (CES) LF has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The facility generates approximately 9.6 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas. Of that, approximately 7.0 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 47.9% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 162 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.

To contact Commonwealth Environmental Systems (CES) LF, call (570) 695-3590. The mailing address is 99 Commonwealth Rd, Hegins, PA 17938, 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 2010. 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.