Kailua Landfill

As of the most recent reporting period, Kailua Landfill has approximately 500,000 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 500,000 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 100% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 35,000 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 1993.

Kailua Landfill has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Low Potential'. 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.

Kailua Landfill is operated by Hawaii County, HI. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Kealakehe, Hawaii, Hawaii. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Hawaii County, HI directly.

Kailua 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.

Kailua Landfill participates in the following environmental programs: an LFG energy project with status 'Low Potential' 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 Kailua 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 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.