Ottumwa-Wapello County SLF

As of 2022, Ottumwa-Wapello County SLF has approximately 1,693,276 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 3,290,690 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 51% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 34,978 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 2058.

Ottumwa-Wapello County SLF has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Planned'. The project type is Reciprocating Engine. The facility generates approximately 0.5 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.

The operating hours for Ottumwa-Wapello County SLF are as follows: Monday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sunday: Closed. These hours are subject to change on holidays or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the facility directly at (641) 683-0644 before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

Ottumwa-Wapello County SLF is located at 13277 165th Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501, USA, 52501. The facility is situated in Wapello County, Iowa. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead at (641) 683-0644 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Ottumwa-Wapello County SLF currently covers approximately 57.6 acres. The facility opened in 1975 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 62 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.

Ottumwa-Wapello County 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.

Ottumwa-Wapello County SLF participates in the following environmental programs: composting services are available at this facility; leachate recirculation is practiced to accelerate waste decomposition; an LFG energy project with status 'Planned' 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 Ottumwa-Wapello County SLF, call (641) 683-0644. The mailing address is 13277 165th Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 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.