Forest View Landfill, LLC

As of 2006, Forest View Landfill, LLC has approximately 4,398,898 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 4,398,903 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 100% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 199,950 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 2006.

Forest View Landfill, LLC has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Low Potential'. 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.

Forest View Landfill, LLC is operated by Republic Services, Inc.. It is classified as a private landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Republic Services, Inc. directly.

Forest View Landfill, LLC currently covers approximately 72.7 acres with a depth of approximately 75 feet. The facility opened in 1985 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.

Forest View Landfill, LLC has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. Of that, approximately 0.8 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 39.8% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 70 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.

Forest View Landfill, LLC participates in the following environmental programs: an LFG energy project with status 'Low Potential' 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 Forest View Landfill, LLC, 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 2006. 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.