Fitchburg-Westminster LF

As of 2022, Fitchburg-Westminster LF has approximately 14,110,494 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 15,393,833 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 92% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 354,174 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 2032.

Fitchburg-Westminster LF has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Reciprocating Engine system. The facility generates approximately 5.5 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas, of which approximately 3.2 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 48.3% methane content. The gas collection system includes 185 extraction wells. This type of project converts waste-generated methane into usable electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions while generating renewable energy for the local grid.

Fitchburg-Westminster LF is currently open and actively accepting waste. The facility operates as a private landfill in Westminster, Worcester, Massachusetts. It has been in operation since 1972. The facility is projected to remain operational until 2032. Contact the facility directly to confirm current operating conditions before visiting.

The operating hours for Fitchburg-Westminster LF are as follows: Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM · Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM · Thursday: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM · Friday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM · Saturday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM · Sunday: 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM. These hours are subject to change on holidays or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the facility directly at (978) 874-5941 before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

Fitchburg-Westminster LF is located at 69 State Rd E, Westminster, MA 01473, USA, 1473. The facility is situated in Worcester County, Massachusetts. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead at (978) 874-5941 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Fitchburg-Westminster LF currently covers approximately 76 acres. The facility opened in 1972 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.

Fitchburg-Westminster LF participates in the following environmental programs: composting services are available at this facility; an LFG energy project with status 'Operational' 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 Fitchburg-Westminster LF, call (978) 874-5941. The mailing address is 69 State Rd E, Westminster, MA 01473, 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.