Roane County Solid Waste Authority

As of 1998, Roane County Solid Waste Authority has approximately 1,600,000 tons of waste in place. The facility accepts approximately 64,000 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 1998.

Roane County Solid Waste Authority 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.

Roane County Solid Waste Authority is operated by Roane County, TN. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Harriman, Roane, Tennessee. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Roane County, TN directly.

Roane County Solid Waste Authority has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The gas contains approximately 50% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. Flares are not currently in place at this facility. LFG collection reduces greenhouse gas emissions and, in some cases, generates renewable energy for the grid.

Roane County Solid Waste Authority 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 Roane County Solid Waste Authority, 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 1998. 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.