Ironwood Landfill

As of 2019, Ironwood Landfill has approximately 1,773,816 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 2,037,705 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 87% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 14,920 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 2023.

Ironwood Landfill has been identified as a candidate site for a future landfill gas-to-energy project. The site currently generates an estimated 0.4 mmscfd of landfill gas. A gas collection system is not yet in place at this facility. Candidate status means the EPA or a project developer has identified this site as having sufficient gas generation potential to support an energy recovery project in the future. Contact WM for more information on the project timeline.

Ironwood Landfill is operated by WM. It is classified as a private landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Florence, Pinal, Arizona. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact WM directly.

Ironwood Landfill currently covers approximately 36.2 acres. The facility opened in 1971 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.

Ironwood 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 to manage gas migration. Future LFG collection projects may be considered as the volume of waste in place increases.

Ironwood Landfill participates in the following environmental programs: an LFG energy project with status 'Candidate' 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 Ironwood 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 2019. 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.