Winnebago County Sunnyview Landfill

As of 2012, Winnebago County Sunnyview Landfill has approximately 6,134,868 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 6,774,940 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 91% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 143,725 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.

Winnebago County Sunnyview Landfill has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Reciprocating Engine system. The facility generates approximately 1.3 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas, of which approximately 0.8 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 51.9% methane content. The gas collection system includes 78 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.

Winnebago County Sunnyview Landfill is operated by Winnebago County, WI. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Winnebago County, WI directly.

Winnebago County Sunnyview Landfill currently covers approximately 65 acres. The facility opened in 1989 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.

Winnebago County Sunnyview 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 0.8 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 51.9% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 78 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.

Winnebago County Sunnyview Landfill participates in the following environmental programs: composting services are available at this facility; 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 Winnebago County Sunnyview 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 2012. 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.