Greenwood Farms Landfill

As of 2022, Greenwood Farms Landfill has approximately 11,660,817 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 118,648,888 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 10% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 268,646 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 2371.0.

Greenwood Farms Landfill has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Vehicle Fuel system. The facility generates approximately 3.0 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas, of which approximately 1.9 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 55.6% methane content. The gas collection system includes 158 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.

The operating hours for Greenwood Farms Landfill are as follows: Monday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed. These hours are subject to change on holidays or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the facility directly at (800) 678-7274 before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

Greenwood Farms Landfill is located at 12920 FM 2767, Tyler, TX 75708, USA, 75708. The facility is situated in Smith 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 (800) 678-7274 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Greenwood Farms Landfill currently covers approximately 96.9 acres with a depth of approximately 120 feet. The facility opened in 1989 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 201 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.

Greenwood Farms Landfill has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The facility generates approximately 3.0 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas. Of that, approximately 1.9 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 55.6% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 158 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.

Greenwood Farms 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 Greenwood Farms Landfill, call (800) 678-7274. The facility website is https://www.republicservices.com/customer-support/facilities?utm_medium=reputation&utm_source=rslistings. The mailing address is 12920 FM 2767, Tyler, TX 75708, 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.