Quincy Landfills #2 and #3

As of the most recent reporting period, Quincy Landfills #2 and #3 has approximately 2,187,359 tons of waste in place. The facility accepts approximately 75,746 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 1978.

Quincy Landfills #2 and #3 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.

Quincy Landfills #2 and #3 is operated by City of Quincy. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Quincy, Adams, Illinois. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact City of Quincy directly.

Quincy Landfills #2 and #3 currently covers approximately 56 acres. The facility opened in 1967 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 70 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.

Quincy Landfills #2 and #3 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 to manage gas migration. Future LFG collection projects may be considered as the volume of waste in place increases.

Quincy Landfills #2 and #3 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 Quincy Landfills #2 and #3, 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 the most recent available period. Data freshness status: No Dated Data. If you are the facility owner or operator and need to update this listing, use the claim listing option on this page.