McMinn County LF

As of 2016, McMinn County LF has approximately 1,321,671 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 1,796,749 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 74% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 3,554 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.

McMinn County LF has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Low Potential'. 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.

McMinn County LF is operated by McMinn County, TN. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Athens, McMinn, Tennessee. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact McMinn County, TN directly.

McMinn County LF currently covers approximately 67 acres. The facility opened in 1971 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 133 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.

McMinn County LF 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.

McMinn County LF 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 McMinn County LF, 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: 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.