Lexington/Fayette Landfill

As of 1995, Lexington/Fayette Landfill has approximately 4,645,849 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 4,645,852 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 100% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 263,943 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 1995.

Lexington/Fayette Landfill has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Low Potential'. The facility generates approximately 1.2 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.

Lexington/Fayette Landfill is operated by Bluegrass Contracting Corp.. The facility is owned by Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG). It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Bluegrass Contracting Corp. directly.

Lexington/Fayette Landfill currently covers approximately 142 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.

Lexington/Fayette 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 — this facility uses passive venting or flaring. Future LFG collection projects may be considered as the volume of waste in place increases.

Lexington/Fayette 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 Lexington/Fayette 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 1995. 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.