Tonawanda Landfill

As of the most recent reporting period, Tonawanda Landfill has approximately 1,000,000 tons of waste in place. At the current rate of fill, the facility is projected to reach capacity and close around 1989.

Tonawanda Landfill 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.

Tonawanda Landfill is currently closed and is no longer accepting waste. The facility closed in 1989. It was operated by Town of Tonawanda. For waste disposal alternatives in Tonawanda, Erie, New York, contact your local solid waste management authority for a list of active facilities near you.

Tonawanda Landfill is operated by Town of Tonawanda. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Tonawanda, Erie, New York. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Town of Tonawanda directly.

Tonawanda Landfill currently covers approximately 55 acres. The facility opened in 1935 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.

Tonawanda Landfill 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 Tonawanda Landfill, 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.