Tri-Cities Landfill

As of 2023, Tri-Cities Landfill has approximately 11,500,000 tons of waste in place. At the current rate of fill, the facility is projected to reach capacity and close around 1993.

Tri-Cities Landfill has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Planned'. The project type is Other. 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.

Tri-Cities Landfill is operated by Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRP-MIC). It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Scottsdale, Maricopa, California. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRP-MIC) directly.

Tri-Cities Landfill currently covers approximately 230 acres. The facility opened in 1972 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.

Tri-Cities Landfill has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. Of that, approximately 0.8 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 50.5% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 110 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.

Tri-Cities Landfill participates in the following environmental programs: an LFG energy project with status 'Planned' 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 Tri-Cities 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 2023. 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.