Leon County Landfill

As of 2016, Leon County Landfill has approximately 4,660,068 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 5,073,317 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 92% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 307 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.

Leon County Landfill has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Low Potential'. The facility generates approximately 1.8 mmscfd of landfill gas. 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.

Leon County Landfill is currently closed and is no longer accepting waste. The facility closed in 2016. It was operated by Leon County, FL. For waste disposal alternatives in Tallahassee, Leon, Florida, contact your local solid waste management authority for a list of active facilities near you.

Leon County Landfill is operated by Leon County, FL. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Tallahassee, Leon, Florida. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Leon County, FL directly.

Leon County Landfill currently covers approximately 125 acres. The facility opened in 1977 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.

Leon County Landfill 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 Leon County 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 2016. 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.