Kewaunee County Solid Waste Balefill

As of 2016, Kewaunee County Solid Waste Balefill has approximately 507,200 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 652,740 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 78% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 34,824 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 2016.

Kewaunee County Solid Waste Balefill 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.

Kewaunee County Solid Waste Balefill is operated by Kewaunee Solid Waste Department, WI. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Kewaunee, Kewaunee, Wisconsin. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Kewaunee Solid Waste Department, WI directly.

Kewaunee County Solid Waste Balefill currently covers approximately 5 acres with a depth of approximately 50 feet. The facility opened in 1984 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.

Kewaunee County Solid Waste Balefill has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. Of that, approximately 0.1 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 55% 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.

Kewaunee County Solid Waste Balefill 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 Kewaunee County Solid Waste Balefill, 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 2016. 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.