Surry County LF 2

As of the most recent reporting period, Surry County LF 2 has approximately 645,506 tons of waste in place. The facility accepts approximately 22,191 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.

Surry County LF 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.

Surry County LF 2 is operated by Surry County, NC. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Elkin, Surry, North Carolina. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Surry County, NC directly.

Surry County LF 2 currently covers approximately 8 acres with a depth of approximately 80 feet. The facility opened in 1980 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.

Surry County LF 2 has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. 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.

Surry County LF 2 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 Surry County LF 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 the most recent available period. Data freshness status: No Dated Data. If you are the facility owner or operator and need to update this listing, use the claim listing option on this page.