Perry County SLF

As of 1994, Perry County SLF has approximately 150,000 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 400,000 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 38% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 10,000 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 1994.

Perry County SLF has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Low Potential'. 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.

Perry County SLF is operated by Perry County, MO. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Perryville, Perry, Missouri. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Perry County, MO directly.

Perry County SLF currently covers approximately 34 acres with a depth of approximately 20 feet. The facility opened in 1974 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 50 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.

Perry 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.

Perry County SLF 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 Perry County 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 1994. 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.