Corral Farm Landfill

As of 2004, Corral Farm Landfill has approximately 1,240,495 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 3,187,473 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 39% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 91,595 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 2015.

Corral Farm Landfill has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Shutdown'. The project type is Reciprocating Engine. The facility generates approximately 1.3 mmscfd of landfill gas. Landfill gas recovery projects capture methane that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and in many cases generating electricity or other usable energy.

Corral Farm Landfill is operated by Fauquier County Department of Environmental Services, VA. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Warrenton, Fauquier, Virginia. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Fauquier County Department of Environmental Services, VA directly.

Corral Farm Landfill currently covers approximately 54 acres with a depth of approximately 54 feet. The facility opened in 1974 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.

Corral Farm Landfill has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The facility generates approximately 1.3 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas. Of that, approximately 0.7 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 53.4% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 49 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.

Corral Farm Landfill participates in the following environmental programs: an LFG energy project with status 'Shutdown' 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 Corral Farm 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 2004. 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.