Lea County Landfill

As of 2022, Lea County Landfill has approximately 2,017,553 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 2,568,948 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 79% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 110,181 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 2048.

Lea County Landfill has been identified as a candidate site for a future landfill gas-to-energy project. The site currently generates an estimated 0.3 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.

The operating hours for Lea County Landfill are as follows: Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Saturday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Sunday: Closed. These hours are subject to change on holidays or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the facility directly at (575) 394-9109 before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

Lea County Landfill is located at 3219 NM-176, Eunice, NM 88231, USA, 88231. The facility is situated in Lea County, New Mexico. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead at (575) 394-9109 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Lea County Landfill currently covers approximately 47.5 acres. The facility opened in 1999 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.

Lea County 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.

Lea County 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 Lea County Landfill, call (575) 394-9109. The mailing address is 3219 NM-176, Eunice, NM 88231, 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.