River Bend Prairie Landfill

As of 2014, River Bend Prairie Landfill has approximately 12,024,778 tons of waste in place. The facility accepts approximately 18,886 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 2014.

River Bend Prairie Landfill has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Shutdown'. 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.

River Bend Prairie Landfill is operated by Land and Lakes Company. It is classified as a private landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Dolton, Cook, Illinois. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Land and Lakes Company directly.

River Bend Prairie Landfill currently covers approximately 123 acres. The facility opened in 1974 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.

River Bend Prairie Landfill has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The facility generates approximately 0.5 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas. Of that, approximately 0.4 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 31.4% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 129 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.

River Bend Prairie Landfill participates in the following environmental programs: composting services are available at this facility; leachate recirculation is practiced to accelerate waste decomposition; the facility is permitted as a Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) landfill; 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 River Bend Prairie 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 2014. 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.