Pigeon Point Landfill

As of 1985, Pigeon Point Landfill has approximately 4,547,062 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 4,547,062 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 100% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 227,353 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 1985.

Pigeon Point Landfill has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Shutdown'. The project type is Condensate Evaporation. The facility generates approximately 0.6 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.

Pigeon Point Landfill is operated by Delaware Solid Waste Authority. The facility is owned by City of Wilmington, DE; Delaware Solid Waste Authority. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of New Castle, New Castle, Delaware. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Delaware Solid Waste Authority directly.

Pigeon Point Landfill currently covers approximately 141.3 acres with a depth of approximately 50 feet. The facility opened in 1966 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.

Pigeon Point Landfill 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.

Pigeon Point Landfill participates in the following environmental programs: composting services are available at this facility; 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 Pigeon Point 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 1985. 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.