Toa Baja LF

As of 2022, Toa Baja LF has approximately 12,111,173 tons of waste in place. The facility accepts approximately 282,936 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 2030.

Toa Baja LF has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Reciprocating Engine system. The facility generates approximately 1.7 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas, of which approximately 1.2 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 52.4% methane content. The gas collection system includes 100 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.

The operating hours for Toa Baja LF are as follows: Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Saturday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sunday: Closed. These hours are subject to change on holidays or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the facility directly at (787) 798-1900 before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

Toa Baja LF is located at PR-2, Toa Baja, 00949, Puerto Rico, 961. The facility is situated in Toa Baja County, Puerto Rico. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead at (787) 798-1900 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Toa Baja LF currently covers approximately 88 acres. The facility opened in 1974 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.

Toa Baja LF participates in the following environmental programs: leachate recirculation is practiced to accelerate waste decomposition; 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 Toa Baja LF, call (787) 798-1900. The mailing address is PR-2, Toa Baja, 00949, Puerto Rico. 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.