Marathon County Landfill

As of 2022, Marathon County Landfill has approximately 5,790,180 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 6,578,926 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 88% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 223,501 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 2026.

Marathon County Landfill has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Construction'. The project type is Reciprocating Engine. 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.

The operating hours for Marathon County Landfill are as follows: Monday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Saturday: 8:00 – 11:30 AM · Sunday: Closed. These hours are subject to change on holidays or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the facility directly at (715) 446-3101 before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

Marathon County Landfill is located at 172900 WI-29, Ringle, WI 54471, USA, 54471. The facility is situated in Marathon County, Wisconsin. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead at (715) 446-3101 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Marathon County Landfill currently covers approximately 35 acres with a depth of approximately 39 feet. The facility opened in 1981 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.

Marathon County Landfill has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. Of that, approximately 1.5 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 49.7% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 64 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.

Marathon County Landfill participates in the following environmental programs: an LFG energy project with status 'Construction' 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 Marathon County Landfill, call (715) 446-3101. The facility website is http://www.marathoncountysolidwaste.org/. The mailing address is 172900 WI-29, Ringle, WI 54471, 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.