Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center

As of the most recent reporting period, Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center has approximately 2,135,753 tons of waste in place. The facility accepts approximately 130,000 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 2000.

Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center 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.

Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center is operated by Thurston County, WA. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Olympia, Thurston, Washington. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Thurston County, WA directly.

Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. Of that, approximately 0.5 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 30% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. Flares are in place at this facility. LFG collection reduces greenhouse gas emissions and, in some cases, generates renewable energy for the grid.

Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center 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 Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center, 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.