Model Landfill

As of 1984, Model Landfill has approximately 1,837,324 tons of waste in place. The facility accepts approximately 550,657 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 1985.

Model Landfill has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Shutdown'. The project type is Reciprocating Engine. The facility generates approximately 1.1 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.

Model Landfill is operated by Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio, OH. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Grove City, Franklin, Ohio. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio, OH directly.

Model Landfill currently covers approximately 159.4 acres. The facility opened in 1967 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.

Model Landfill participates in the following environmental programs: an LFG energy project with status 'Shutdown' 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 Model 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 1984. 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.