Orange County Regional Landfill

As of 2013, Orange County Regional Landfill has approximately 2,542,697 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 24,482,923 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 10% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 20,957 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 2013.

Orange County Regional Landfill has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Shutdown'. The project type is Reciprocating Engine. 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.

Orange County Regional Landfill is currently closed and is no longer accepting waste. The facility closed in 2013. It was operated by Orange County, NC. For waste disposal alternatives in Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina, contact your local solid waste management authority for a list of active facilities near you.

Orange County Regional Landfill is operated by Orange County, NC. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Orange County, NC directly.

Orange County Regional Landfill currently covers approximately 75.6 acres. 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.

Orange County Regional 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 Orange County Regional 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 2013. 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.