Kent Highlands LF

As of 2010, Kent Highlands LF has approximately 8,000,000 tons of waste in place. At the current rate of fill, the facility is projected to reach capacity and close around 1986.

Kent Highlands LF 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.

Kent Highlands LF is operated by City of Seattle, WA. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Kent, King, Washington. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact City of Seattle, WA directly.

Kent Highlands LF has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. Of that, approximately 0.5 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 20% 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.

Kent Highlands LF 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 Kent Highlands 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 2010. Data freshness status: Stale (pre-2018). If you are the facility owner or operator and need to update this listing, use the claim listing option on this page.