Greene Valley RDF

As of 1996, Greene Valley RDF has approximately 16,282,279 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 16,282,282 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 100% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 707,925 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 1996.

Greene Valley RDF has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Gas Turbine system. The facility generates approximately 3.5 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas, of which approximately 3.1 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 49.8% methane content. The gas collection system includes 129 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.

Greene Valley RDF is operated by WM. The facility is owned by Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, IL. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Naperville, DuPage, Illinois. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact WM directly.

As of 1996, Greene Valley RDF has approximately 16,282,279 tons of waste in place. The total design capacity of the facility is 16,282,282 tons, and it is currently at approximately 100% of its design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 707,925 tons of waste per year. The facility is projected to reach capacity and close around 1996.

Greene Valley RDF currently covers approximately 14 acres. The facility opened in 1974 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 198 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.

Greene Valley RDF 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 Greene Valley RDF, 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 1996. 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.