Decatur County LF

As of 2021, Decatur County LF has approximately 2,737,954 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 3,307,500 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 83% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 2,439 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 2021.

Decatur County LF has been identified as a candidate site for a future landfill gas-to-energy project. A gas collection system is not yet in place at this facility. Candidate status means the EPA or a project developer has identified this site as having sufficient gas generation potential to support an energy recovery project in the future. Contact GFL Environmental USA Inc. for more information on the project timeline.

Decatur County LF is operated by GFL Environmental USA Inc.. The facility is owned by Decatur County, TN. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Bath Springs, Decatur, Tennessee. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact GFL Environmental USA Inc. directly.

Decatur County LF currently covers approximately 43 acres. The facility opened in 1975 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.

Decatur County LF 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.

Decatur County LF participates in the following environmental programs: an LFG energy project with status 'Candidate' 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 Decatur County 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 2021. 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.