Weber County LF

As of 1996, Weber County LF has approximately 4,068,838 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 5,808,994 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 70% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 203,053 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 1996.

Weber County LF has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Stirling Cycle Engine system. The landfill gas contains approximately 60.8% methane content. The gas collection system includes 30 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.

Weber County LF is operated by Weber County, UT. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Ogden, Weber, Utah. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Weber County, UT directly.

Weber County LF currently covers approximately 65 acres. The facility opened in 1966 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 116 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.

Weber County LF has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The gas contains approximately 60.8% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 30 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.

Weber County LF 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 Weber County LF, 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 1996. 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.