Virginia Beach Landfill No. 2

As of the most recent reporting period, Virginia Beach Landfill No. 2 has approximately 7,500,000 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 12,166,676 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 62% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 286,000 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 2039.

Virginia Beach Landfill No. 2 has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Reciprocating Engine system. of which approximately 1.2 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 28.8% methane content. The gas collection system includes 104 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 Virginia Beach Landfill No. 2 are as follows: Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Saturday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sunday: Closed. These hours are subject to change on holidays or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the facility directly at (757) 385-1980 before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

Virginia Beach Landfill No. 2 is located at 1989 Jake Sears Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23464, USA, 23464. The facility is situated in Virginia Beach city County, Virginia. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead at (757) 385-1980 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Virginia Beach Landfill No. 2 currently covers approximately 119 acres. The facility opened in 1971 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 232 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.

Virginia Beach Landfill No. 2 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 Virginia Beach Landfill No. 2, call (757) 385-1980. The facility website is https://pw.virginiabeach.gov/trash-recycling/landfill. The mailing address is 1989 Jake Sears Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23464, 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 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.