South Kent Landfill
300
100th St. SW
Byron Center, MI 49315
Phone: (616) 877-4092
Operating Hours:
Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Closed Sunday & holidays
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Disposal Fees
Effective January 1, 2007
Terms of payment: cash or check
| Material Description | Rate Per Ton |
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| General Refuse | $ 32.50 |
| Environmental & Safety Fee | $ 0.50 |
| Michigan Surcharge | $ 0.21 |
| Minimum Charges | |
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| Unit | Minimum Charge * |
| Car load | $15.00 |
| Pickup, van or SUV load | $25.00 |
| Trailer load (nothing in vehicle) | $25.00 |
| Car and trailer loaded | $35.00 |
| Truck and trailer loaded | $45.00 |
| Tires (up to 42” diameter) | **$3.00 each |
| Large Tires (over 42 - 50” diameter) | **$5.00 each |
| Propane Tanks (20 LB or less) | $3.00 each |
| Propane Tanks (larger than 20 LB) | $25.00 each |
| Appliances (with & without Freon) | $20.00 each |
| Consumer Electronics (list of acceptable items) | No fee |
*Vehicles which exceed the gross weight limits for their DPW Vehicle Class must leave a deposit, be weighed in and out, and will be charged the minimum charge or the rate per ton, whichever is greater.
** A rate of $65 per ton will be charged for amounts greater than 15 cut tires or thirty pieces.
Description
The South Kent Landfill opened on October 25, 1982. The property is 352 acres, with 150 acres used for landfilling. The landfill will hold 10 million cubic meters of waste and is approximately 44% full. The current estimated closure date is September 2029.
The South Kent Landfill is classified as a Type II Landfill, meaning that only municipal solid waste (MSW) (including non-hazardous household, commercial and industrial waste) is accepted.
The landfill is constructed utilizing a single composite liner system. The liner system consists of 10 feet of naturally occurring clay topped by two feet of compacted clay, a 60-mil HDPE plastic liner and two feet of sand for leachate collection. Solid waste is placed over the sand layer.
Each day approximately 500 tons of refuse is accepted at South Kent Landfill. This is equal to 80-100 trucks dumping per day with each truck carrying approximately 6 tons.
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) regulates landfills by monitoring litter, erosion and placement of MSW. The South Kent Landfill was constructed in accordance to a MDEQ permit originally issued in 1981 and revised in 1991.
Leachate and Methane Collection
South Kent Landfill generates approximately 30,000 gallons of leachate (liquid passing through refuse) per day. Regulations require that no more than one foot of leachate be present on any portion of the lined area at any time. To control leachate, it is collected and discharged to a publicly owned water treatment facility.
Methane gas is generated by the breakdown of waste in the landfill. At South Kent Landfill, methane is monitored quarterly in accordance with MDEQ regulations. If excess methane is detected during monitoring, it may be burned off or used to generate electricity.
Groundwater Monitoring
Groundwater monitoring at the South Kent Landfill occurs on a quarterly basis. There are 16 monitoring wells that are sampled and tested for organic & inorganic compounds, heavy metals and other field parameters by a certified laboratory. Statistical analysis is completed and compared to established tolerance limits. All data is submitted to the MDEQ for review and approval.
Prohibited Items
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* Items are prohibited from being landfilled, but are accepted separately at the South Kent Landfill facility. Separate disposal fees may apply.
More MDEQ disposal information.
ISO 14001 certified
The South Kent Landfill Environmental Management System earned ISO 14001 certification by an independent auditor following a voluntary year-long process that included comprehensive preparation and training of landfill employees and Department of Public Works management. The ISO 14001:2004 standard calls for the County to develop and implement policies that continually improve environmental performance. It will also stimulate the creation of new County programs that promote environmental protection and resource conservation, including recycling and environmental monitoring.
"Many prominent businesses in our community have sought and earned ISO certifications. Our goal was to follow their lead to let them know we will adhere to the same high environmental management systems."
- Douglas G. Wood, Director
Kent County Department of
Public Works
Environmental Programs
Electronics Recycling Program
Individuals can drop off electronic devices at the South Kent Landfill during normal business hours. See the list of electronic items we accept at our household waste guide. Other drop-off sites are located at the North Kent Transfer Station and the Materials Recycling Facility. There is no cost for Kent County residents to participate in the Electronics Recycling Program.
The Electronics Recycling Program is for residential electronics recycling only. See our online waste guide for business electronics recycling.
Metal Recovery Program
Appliances and bulky items are accepted for scrap metal recovery. A handling fee is applied to all appliances that covers the cost of Freon removal by a certified contractor (if necessary) and transportation costs to a metal dealer.
Tire Disposal
Clean, whole tires and cut tires can be accepted at the South Kent Landfill. The small disposal fee covers transportation expenses, since whole tires cannot be incorporated into the landfill. A person who transports seven (7) or more scrap tires in any load is required to document where the tires originated.
Household Hazardous Waste Program
Set up an appointment to drop off unwanted household hazardous waste online or call (616) 336-2570. Household Hazardous Waste centers are located in Rockford, Northwest Grand Rapids, Kentwood, and Wyoming. See what materials are accepted and other disposal alternatives on our Household Hazardous Waste webpage. There is no cost for Kent County residents to participate in the Household Hazardous Waste Program.
Battery Collection Program
Household batteries can contain heavy metals and hazardous materials. The Kent County Department of Public Works has battery collection containers at many facilities throughout the county, including the North Kent Transfer Station, to collect household batteries to minimize their harmful effects on the environment.
