Outagamie County LF

As of 2022, Outagamie County LF has approximately 14,124,833 tons of waste in place. The facility accepts approximately 441,542 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 2025.

Outagamie County LF has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Vehicle Fuel system. of which approximately 3.4 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 51.2% methane content. The gas collection system includes 205 extraction wells. This type of project converts waste-generated methane into usable electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions while generating renewable energy for the local grid.

The operating hours for Outagamie County LF are as follows: Monday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 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 (920) 832-5277 before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

Outagamie County LF is located at 1919 Holland Rd, Appleton, WI 54911, USA, 54911. The facility is situated in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead at (920) 832-5277 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Outagamie County LF currently covers approximately 130.4 acres. The facility opened in 1975 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 460 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.

Outagamie County LF has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. Of that, approximately 3.4 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 51.2% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 205 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.

Outagamie County LF participates in the following environmental programs: leachate recirculation is practiced to accelerate waste decomposition; an LFG energy project with status 'Operational' 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 Outagamie County LF, call (920) 832-5277. The facility website is http://www.recyclemoreoutagamie.org/. The mailing address is 1919 Holland Rd, Appleton, WI 54911, 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.