Lake County Central Phase I Landfill

As of 2022, Lake County Central Phase I Landfill has approximately 2,613,089 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 2,701,663 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 97% of its total design capacity. At the current rate of fill, the facility is projected to reach capacity and close around 2023.

Lake County Central Phase I Landfill has been identified as a candidate site for a future landfill gas-to-energy project. The site currently generates an estimated 0.7 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.

Lake County Central Phase I Landfill is currently closed and is no longer accepting waste. The facility closed in 2023. For waste disposal alternatives in Tavares, Lake, Florida, contact your local solid waste management authority for a list of active facilities near you.

Lake County Central Phase I Landfill currently covers approximately 96 acres. The facility opened in 1972 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.

Lake County Central Phase I 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 Lake County Central Phase I 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 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.