Lawton LF

As of 2022, Lawton LF has approximately 6,234,807 tons of waste in place. The facility accepts approximately 199,947 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 2025.

Lawton LF has been identified as a candidate site for a future landfill gas-to-energy project. A gas collection system is 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 City of Lawton, OK for more information on the project timeline.

Lawton LF is located at Lawton, OK, USA, 73501. The facility is situated in Comanche County, Oklahoma. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead for access instructions if required.

Lawton LF is operated by City of Lawton, OK. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Lawton, Comanche, Oklahoma. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact City of Lawton, OK directly.

Lawton LF currently covers approximately 106 acres. The facility opened in 1972 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 130 acres. 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.

Lawton LF has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. Of that, approximately 0.8 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 44.4% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 41 gas collection wells. Flares are in place at this facility. LFG collection reduces greenhouse gas emissions and, in some cases, generates renewable energy for the grid.

Lawton LF 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 Lawton LF, The mailing address is Lawton, OK, USA. 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.