Garrett County SWD and RF

As of 2021, Garrett County SWD and RF has approximately 1,360,889 tons of waste in place. The facility accepts approximately 23,054 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 2037.

Garrett County SWD and RF has been identified as a candidate site for a future landfill gas-to-energy project. The site currently generates an estimated 0.6 mmscfd of landfill gas. A gas collection system is not yet 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 Garrett County, MD for more information on the project timeline.

Garrett County SWD and RF is located at 1916 MD-135, Oakland, MD 21550, USA, 21550. The facility is situated in Garrett County, Maryland. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead at (301) 334-6951 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Garrett County SWD and RF is operated by Garrett County, MD. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Oakland, Garrett, Maryland. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Garrett County, MD directly at (301) 334-6951.

Garrett County SWD and RF currently covers approximately 54.1 acres. The facility opened in 1974 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.

Garrett County SWD and RF does not currently have an active landfill gas collection system. Landfill gas is produced naturally as organic waste decomposes underground. Facilities without active collection systems may use passive venting — this facility uses passive venting or flaring. Future LFG collection projects may be considered as the volume of waste in place increases.

Garrett County SWD and RF 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 Garrett County SWD and RF, call (301) 334-6951. The mailing address is 1916 MD-135, Oakland, MD 21550, 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 2021. 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.