Metro Park East Landfill

As of 2022, Metro Park East Landfill has approximately 22,919,749 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 62,610,716 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 37% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 848,277 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 2057.

Metro Park East Landfill has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Reciprocating Engine system. The facility generates approximately 7.8 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas, of which approximately 4.8 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 52.8% methane content. The gas collection system includes 179 extraction wells. This type of project converts waste-generated methane into usable electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions while generating renewable energy for the local grid.

The operating hours for Metro Park East Landfill are as follows: Monday: 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Saturday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sunday: Closed. These hours are subject to change on holidays or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the facility directly at (515) 967-2076 before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

Metro Park East Landfill is located at 12181 NE University Ave, Mitchellville, IA 50169, USA, 50169. The facility is situated in Polk County, Iowa. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead at (515) 967-2076 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Metro Park East Landfill currently covers approximately 268.1 acres with a depth of approximately 120 feet. The facility opened in 1972 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.

Metro Park East Landfill has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The facility generates approximately 7.8 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas. Of that, approximately 4.8 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 52.8% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 179 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.

Metro Park East Landfill participates in the following environmental programs: composting services are available at this facility; leachate recirculation is practiced to accelerate waste decomposition; an LFG energy project with status 'Operational' 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 Metro Park East Landfill, call (515) 967-2076. The mailing address is 12181 NE University Ave, Mitchellville, IA 50169, 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.