Cuyahoga Regional Sanitary LF

As of 1996, Cuyahoga Regional Sanitary LF has approximately 10,051,720 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 14,052,405 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 72% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 500,086 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 1996.

Cuyahoga Regional Sanitary LF has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Shutdown'. The project type is Reciprocating Engine. The facility generates approximately 2.3 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.

Cuyahoga Regional Sanitary LF is operated by WM. It is classified as a private landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Solon, Cuyahoga, Ohio. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact WM directly.

Cuyahoga Regional Sanitary LF currently covers approximately 140.9 acres. The facility opened in 1956 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.

Cuyahoga Regional Sanitary LF has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The facility generates approximately 2.3 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas. Of that, approximately 2.0 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 42.8% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 87 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.

Cuyahoga Regional Sanitary LF participates in the following environmental programs: composting services are available at this facility; 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 Cuyahoga Regional Sanitary LF, 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 1996. 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.