Iris Glen Environmental Center

As of 2022, Iris Glen Environmental Center has approximately 7,535,438 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 11,401,171 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 66% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 170,192 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 2040.

Iris Glen Environmental Center has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Reciprocating Engine system. of which approximately 1.2 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 52.1% methane content. The gas collection system includes 124 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 Iris Glen Environmental Center are as follows: Monday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM · Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM · Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM · Thursday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM · Friday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM · Saturday: 7:00 – 11:00 AM · Sunday: Closed. These hours are subject to change on holidays or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the facility directly at (800) 607-9509 before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

Iris Glen Environmental Center is located at 1705 E Main St, Johnson City, TN 37601, USA, 37601. The facility is situated in Washington County, Tennessee. 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) 607-9509 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Iris Glen Environmental Center has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. Of that, approximately 1.2 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 52.1% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 124 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.

To contact Iris Glen Environmental Center, call (800) 607-9509. The mailing address is 1705 E Main St, Johnson City, TN 37601, 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.