Mohawk Valley SLF

As of 1993, Mohawk Valley SLF has approximately 2,025,347 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 2,025,347 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 100% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 84,389 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 1993.

Mohawk Valley SLF has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Shutdown'. The project type is Reciprocating Engine. The facility generates approximately 0.4 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.

Mohawk Valley SLF is operated by WM. It is classified as a private landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Frankfort, Herkimer, New York. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact WM directly.

Mohawk Valley SLF currently covers approximately 29 acres. The facility opened in 1970 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 29 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.

Mohawk Valley SLF 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 — this facility uses passive venting or flaring. Future LFG collection projects may be considered as the volume of waste in place increases.

Mohawk Valley SLF 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 Mohawk Valley SLF, 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 1993. 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.