Elk Run Sanitary Landfill

As of 2022, Elk Run Sanitary Landfill has approximately 2,024,281 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 2,973,443 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 68% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 106,804 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 2030.

Elk Run Sanitary Landfill has been identified as a candidate site for a future landfill gas-to-energy project. The site currently generates an estimated 0.4 mmscfd of landfill gas. A gas collection system is 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.

Elk Run Sanitary Landfill is located at 20667 5 Mile Hwy, Onaway, MI 49765, USA, 49765. The facility is situated in Presque Isle County, Michigan. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead at (989) 733-2980 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Elk Run Sanitary Landfill is operated by GFL Environmental USA Inc.. It is classified as a private landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Onaway, Presque Isle, Michigan. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact GFL Environmental USA Inc. directly at (989) 733-2980.

Elk Run Sanitary Landfill currently covers approximately 20.7 acres. The facility opened in 1992 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.

Elk Run Sanitary Landfill 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 Elk Run Sanitary Landfill, call (989) 733-2980. The mailing address is 20667 5 Mile Hwy, Onaway, MI 49765, 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 2022. 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.