Greentree Landfill

As of 2022, Greentree Landfill has approximately 26,755,341 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 59,784,189 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 45% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 533,330 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 2065.

Greentree Landfill has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Electricity system. The facility generates approximately 13.2 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas, of which approximately 4.4 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 57% methane content. The gas collection system includes 331 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.

Greentree Landfill is located at Greentree Landfill Rd, Fox Township, PA 15846, USA, 15846. The facility is situated in Elk County, Pennsylvania. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead for access instructions if required.

Greentree Landfill is operated by Noble Environmental. It is classified as a private landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Kersey, Elk, Pennsylvania. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Noble Environmental directly.

Greentree Landfill currently covers approximately 204.6 acres. The facility opened in 1986 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.

Greentree Landfill has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The facility generates approximately 13.2 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas. Of that, approximately 4.4 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 57% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 331 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.

Greentree Landfill 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 Greentree Landfill, The mailing address is Greentree Landfill Rd, Fox Township, PA 15846, 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.