Groton LF

As of the most recent reporting period, Groton LF has approximately 2,000,000 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 2,000,000 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 100% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 28,886 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 1994.

Groton LF has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Shutdown'. The project type is Fuel Cell. Landfill gas recovery projects capture methane that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and in many cases generating electricity or other usable energy.

Groton LF is operated by Town of Groton Department of Public Works, CT. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Groton, New London, Connecticut. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Town of Groton Department of Public Works, CT directly.

Groton LF currently covers approximately 44 acres with a depth of approximately 80 feet. The facility opened in 1963 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 44 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.

Groton LF has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. Of that, approximately 0.3 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 50% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. Flares are in place at this facility. LFG collection reduces greenhouse gas emissions and, in some cases, generates renewable energy for the grid.

Groton LF participates in the following environmental programs: an LFG energy project with status 'Shutdown' 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 Groton LF, 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 the most recent available period. Data freshness status: No Dated Data. If you are the facility owner or operator and need to update this listing, use the claim listing option on this page.