Salt Lake Valley LF

As of 2022, Salt Lake Valley LF has approximately 18,194,683 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 43,739,621 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 42% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 459,349 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 2082.

Salt Lake Valley LF has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Reciprocating Engine system. of which approximately 4.0 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 57% methane content. The gas collection system includes 78 extraction wells. This type of project converts waste-generated methane into usable electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions while generating renewable energy for the local grid.

Salt Lake Valley LF is located at Salt Lake City, UT, USA, 84104. The facility is situated in Salt Lake County, Utah. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead for access instructions if required.

Salt Lake Valley LF is operated by Salt Lake County, UT. The facility is owned by Salt Lake City, UT; Salt Lake County, UT. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Salt Lake County, UT directly. The facility website is available at http://www.slcgov.com/.

Salt Lake Valley LF currently covers approximately 227.8 acres. The facility opened in 1982 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.

Salt Lake Valley LF has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. Of that, approximately 4.0 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 57% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 78 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.

Salt Lake Valley LF participates in the following environmental programs: composting services are available at this facility; an LFG energy project with status 'Operational' 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 Salt Lake Valley LF, The facility website is http://www.slcgov.com/. The mailing address is Salt Lake City, UT, USA. 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 2022. 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.