Tri-Community LF

As of 2021, Tri-Community LF has approximately 734,315 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 1,890,000 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 39% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 25,883 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 2053.

Tri-Community LF has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Future Potential'. The facility generates approximately 0.3 mmscfd of landfill gas. 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.

The operating hours for Tri-Community LF are as follows: Monday: 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM · Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:45 PM · Sunday: Closed. These hours are subject to change on holidays or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the facility directly at (207) 473-7840 before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

Tri-Community LF is located at 303 Murphy Rd, Fort Fairfield, ME 04742, USA, 4736. The facility is situated in Aroostook County, Maine. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead at (207) 473-7840 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Tri-Community LF currently covers approximately 23 acres with a depth of approximately 70 feet. The facility opened in 1977 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 39 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.

Tri-Community LF has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The facility generates approximately 0.3 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas. Flares are in place at this facility. LFG collection reduces greenhouse gas emissions and, in some cases, generates renewable energy for the grid.

Tri-Community LF participates in the following environmental programs: an LFG energy project with status 'Future 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 Tri-Community LF, call (207) 473-7840. The mailing address is 303 Murphy Rd, Fort Fairfield, ME 04742, 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 2021. 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.