Short Mountain LF

As of 2022, Short Mountain LF has approximately 10,644,346 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 32,116,052 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 33% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 289,518 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 2091.

Short Mountain LF has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Reciprocating Engine system. The facility generates approximately 4.1 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas, of which approximately 1.2 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 47.5% methane content. The gas collection system includes 177 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.

Short Mountain LF is located at Short Mountain, Oregon 97405, USA, 97405. The facility is situated in Lane County, Oregon. 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.

Short Mountain LF is operated by Lane County, OR. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Eugene, Lane, Oregon. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Lane County, OR directly.

Short Mountain LF currently covers approximately 103 acres with a depth of approximately 200 feet. The facility opened in 1976 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 220 acres. 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.

Short Mountain LF has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The facility generates approximately 4.1 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas. Of that, approximately 1.2 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 47.5% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 177 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.

Short Mountain 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 Short Mountain LF, The mailing address is Short Mountain, Oregon 97405, 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.