Galveston County LF

As of 2022, Galveston County LF has approximately 19,479,875 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 49,018,610 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 40% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 389,292 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 2095.

Galveston County LF has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Vehicle Fuel system. The facility generates approximately 5.0 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas, of which approximately 2.6 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 53.3% methane content. The gas collection system includes 274 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.

Galveston County LF is located at 3935 Avenue A, Santa Fe, TX 77510, USA, 77510. The facility is situated in Galveston County, Texas. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead at (713) 948-7600 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Galveston County LF is operated by Republic Services, Inc.. It is classified as a private landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Alta Loma, Galveston, Texas. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Republic Services, Inc. directly at (713) 948-7600. The facility website is available at https://www.republicservices.com/customer-support/facilities?utm_medium=reputation&utm_source=rslistings.

Galveston County LF currently covers approximately 255 acres. The facility opened in 1973 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 287 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.

Galveston County LF has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The facility generates approximately 5.0 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas. Of that, approximately 2.6 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 53.3% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 274 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.

Galveston County LF participates in the following environmental programs: 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 Galveston County LF, call (713) 948-7600. The facility website is https://www.republicservices.com/customer-support/facilities?utm_medium=reputation&utm_source=rslistings. The mailing address is 3935 Avenue A, Santa Fe, TX 77510, 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.