Union Mine Disposal Site

As of 2004, Union Mine Disposal Site has approximately 1,000,000 tons of waste in place. The facility accepts approximately 1,478 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 2012.

Union Mine Disposal Site has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Microturbine system. of which approximately 0.3 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 34.6% methane content. The gas collection system includes 23 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.

Union Mine Disposal Site currently covers approximately 6 acres. The facility opened in 1969 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 41 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.

Union Mine Disposal Site has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. Of that, approximately 0.3 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 34.6% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 23 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.

Union Mine Disposal Site participates in the following environmental programs: 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 Union Mine Disposal Site, 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 2004. Data freshness status: Stale (pre-2018). If you are the facility owner or operator and need to update this listing, use the claim listing option on this page.