Taylor Ridge LF

As of 1997, Taylor Ridge LF has approximately 11,168,558 tons of waste in place. The facility accepts approximately 476,583 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 1999.

Taylor Ridge LF 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.

Taylor Ridge LF currently covers approximately 38 acres. The facility opened in 1972 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 77 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.

Taylor Ridge LF has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. Of that, approximately 3.5 mmscfd is collected by the system. The facility operates 98 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.

Taylor Ridge LF 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 Taylor Ridge 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 1997. 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.