Tensas Parish LF

As of 2019, Tensas Parish LF has approximately 1,192,959 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 15,761,336 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 8% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 509 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 2165.0.

Tensas Parish LF has been identified as a candidate site for a future landfill gas-to-energy project. The site currently generates an estimated 0.6 mmscfd of landfill gas. A gas collection system is not yet in place at this facility. Candidate status means the EPA or a project developer has identified this site as having sufficient gas generation potential to support an energy recovery project in the future.

Tensas Parish LF is located at 212 Hancock St, St Joseph, LA 71366, USA, 71366. The facility is situated in Tensas County, Louisiana. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead at (318) 766-3499 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Tensas Parish LF currently covers approximately 22.3 acres. The facility opened in 1975 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 112 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.

Tensas Parish LF does not currently have an active landfill gas collection system. Landfill gas is produced naturally as organic waste decomposes underground. Facilities without active collection systems may use passive venting to manage gas migration. Future LFG collection projects may be considered as the volume of waste in place increases.

Tensas Parish LF participates in the following environmental programs: an LFG energy project with status 'Candidate' 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 Tensas Parish LF, call (318) 766-3499. The mailing address is 212 Hancock St, St Joseph, LA 71366, 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 2019. 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.