Fall River Landfill

As of 2014, Fall River Landfill has approximately 5,736,457 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 6,849,871 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 84% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 197,467 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 2014.

Fall River Landfill has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Construction'. The project type is Reciprocating Engine. The facility generates approximately 4.7 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.

Fall River Landfill is currently closed and is no longer accepting waste. The facility closed in 2014. It was operated by Republic Services, Inc.. For waste disposal alternatives in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, contact your local solid waste management authority for a list of active facilities near you.

Fall River Landfill is operated by Republic Services, Inc.. It is classified as a private landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Republic Services, Inc. directly.

Fall River Landfill currently covers approximately 139 acres. The facility opened in 1940 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 139 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.

Fall River Landfill participates in the following environmental programs: an LFG energy project with status 'Construction' 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 Fall River 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 2014. 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.