Sampson County LF

As of 2001, Sampson County LF has approximately 2,967,090 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 2,967,091 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 100% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 229,583 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 2001.

Sampson County LF has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Leachate Evaporation system. The facility generates approximately 0.6 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas, of which approximately 0.5 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 40.1% methane content. The gas collection system includes 42 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.

Sampson County LF is operated by GFL Environmental USA Inc.. The facility is owned by Sampson County, NC. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Roseboro, Sampson, North Carolina. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact GFL Environmental USA Inc. directly.

Sampson County LF currently covers approximately 86.1 acres. The facility opened in 1973 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.

Sampson County LF has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The facility generates approximately 0.6 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas. Of that, approximately 0.5 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 40.1% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 42 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.

Sampson County LF participates in the following environmental programs: 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 Sampson County LF, 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 2001. 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.