Modelfill Landfill

As of 2011, Modelfill Landfill has approximately 5,597,448 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 5,657,857 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 99% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 72,310 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 2012.

Modelfill Landfill has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Low Potential'. The facility generates approximately 0.9 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.

Modelfill Landfill is operated by Republic Services, Inc.. It is classified as a private landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Republic Services, Inc. directly.

Modelfill Landfill currently covers approximately 116 acres. The facility opened in 1980 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 116.4 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.

Modelfill Landfill has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The facility generates approximately 0.9 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas. Of that, approximately 0.6 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 46% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 110 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.

Modelfill Landfill 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 Modelfill 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 2011. 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.