Salem Municipal Landfill #2

As of 2002, Salem Municipal Landfill #2 has approximately 107,200 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 274,200 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 39% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 22,369 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 2012.

Salem Municipal Landfill #2 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.

Salem Municipal Landfill #2 is operated by City of Salem, IL. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Salem, Marion, Illinois. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact City of Salem, IL directly.

Salem Municipal Landfill #2 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.

Salem Municipal Landfill #2 participates in the following environmental programs: composting services are available at this facility; 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 Salem Municipal Landfill #2, 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 2002. 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.