Haverhill Landfill

As of 2022, Haverhill Landfill has approximately 8,100,407 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 8,537,210 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 95% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 36,094 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 2022.

Haverhill Landfill has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Shutdown'. The project type is Reciprocating Engine. The facility generates approximately 0.7 mmscfd of landfill gas. 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.

Haverhill Landfill is currently closed and is no longer accepting waste. The facility closed in 2022. It was operated by Covanta Energy. For waste disposal alternatives in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, contact your local solid waste management authority for a list of active facilities near you.

Haverhill Landfill is operated by Covanta Energy. It is classified as a private landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Covanta Energy directly.

Haverhill Landfill currently covers approximately 65.9 acres. The facility opened in 1982 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.

Haverhill Landfill 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.

Haverhill Landfill participates in the following environmental programs: leachate recirculation is practiced to accelerate waste decomposition; 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 Haverhill Landfill, 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.