Winneshiek County Sanitary Landfill

As of 2022, Winneshiek County Sanitary Landfill has approximately 1,895,934 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 2,346,278 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 81% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 21,593 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 2045.

Winneshiek County Sanitary Landfill has been identified as a candidate site for a future landfill gas-to-energy project. The site currently generates an estimated 0.5 mmscfd of landfill gas. A gas collection system is not yet 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 Winneshiek County, IA for more information on the project timeline.

The operating hours for Winneshiek County Sanitary Landfill are as follows: Monday: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:30 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 (563) 382-4073 before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

Winneshiek County Sanitary Landfill is located at 2000 140th Ave, Decorah, IA 52101, USA, 52101. The facility is situated in Winneshiek County, Iowa. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead at (563) 382-4073 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Winneshiek County Sanitary Landfill currently covers approximately 62.6 acres with a depth of approximately 40 feet. The facility opened in 1974 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.

Winneshiek County Sanitary Landfill does not currently have an active landfill gas collection system. Landfill gas is produced naturally as organic waste decomposes underground. Facilities without active collection systems may use passive venting — this facility uses passive venting or flaring. Future LFG collection projects may be considered as the volume of waste in place increases.

Winneshiek County Sanitary Landfill participates in the following environmental programs: leachate recirculation is practiced to accelerate waste decomposition; 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 Winneshiek County Sanitary Landfill, call (563) 382-4073. The mailing address is 2000 140th Ave, Decorah, IA 52101, 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.