Uwharrie Environmental Regional LF

As of 2022, Uwharrie Environmental Regional LF has approximately 16,910,659 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 24,716,207 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 68% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 491,416 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 2050.

Uwharrie Environmental Regional LF has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Reciprocating Engine system. The facility generates approximately 5.6 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas, of which approximately 3.6 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 47% methane content. The gas collection system includes 103 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 Uwharrie Environmental Regional LF are as follows: Monday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed. These hours are subject to change on holidays or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the facility directly at (800) 676-9696 before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

Uwharrie Environmental Regional LF is located at 500 Landfill Rd, Mt Gilead, NC 27306, USA, 27306. The facility is situated in Montgomery County, North Carolina. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead at (800) 676-9696 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Uwharrie Environmental Regional LF currently covers approximately 107 acres. The facility opened in 1997 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.

Uwharrie Environmental Regional LF has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The facility generates approximately 5.6 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas. Of that, approximately 3.6 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 47% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 103 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.

To contact Uwharrie Environmental Regional LF, call (800) 676-9696. The mailing address is 500 Landfill Rd, Mt Gilead, NC 27306, 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 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.