Milam Recycling and Disposal Facility

As of 2022, Milam Recycling and Disposal Facility has approximately 32,166,735 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 42,300,799 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 76% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 695,309 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 2035.

Milam Recycling and Disposal Facility has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Vehicle Fuel system. The facility generates approximately 5.8 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas, of which approximately 5.0 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 54.3% methane content. The gas collection system includes 152 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 Milam Recycling and Disposal Facility are as follows: Monday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed. These hours are subject to change on holidays or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the facility directly at (866) 676-7150 before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

Milam Recycling and Disposal Facility is located at 601 Madison Rd, East St Louis, IL 62201, USA, 62201. The facility is situated in St. Clair County, Illinois. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead at (866) 676-7150 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Milam Recycling and Disposal Facility currently covers approximately 185 acres. The facility opened in 1965 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.

Milam Recycling and Disposal Facility has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The facility generates approximately 5.8 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas. Of that, approximately 5.0 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 54.3% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 152 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.

To contact Milam Recycling and Disposal Facility, call (866) 676-7150. The mailing address is 601 Madison Rd, East St Louis, IL 62201, 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.