Weatherford Landfill

As of 2022, Weatherford Landfill has approximately 3,849,115 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 5,191,760 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 74% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 2,553 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 2023.

Weatherford Landfill has been identified as a candidate site for a future landfill gas-to-energy project. The site currently generates an estimated 1.3 mmscfd of landfill gas. A gas collection system is in place at this facility. Candidate status means the EPA or a project developer has identified this site as having sufficient gas generation potential to support an energy recovery project in the future. Contact Waste Connections, Inc. for more information on the project timeline.

Weatherford Landfill is currently closed and is no longer accepting waste. The facility closed in 2023. It was operated by Waste Connections, Inc.. For waste disposal alternatives in Weatherford, Parker, Texas, contact your local solid waste management authority for a list of active facilities near you.

Weatherford Landfill is operated by Waste Connections, Inc.. It is classified as a private landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Weatherford, Parker, Texas. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Waste Connections, Inc. directly.

Weatherford Landfill currently covers approximately 64.7 acres. The facility opened in 1977 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.

Weatherford Landfill has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The facility generates approximately 1.3 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas. Of that, approximately 0.9 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 41.8% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 53 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.

Weatherford Landfill participates in the following environmental programs: an LFG energy project with status 'Candidate' 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 Weatherford 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 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.