The Western Berks Landfill is an MSW landfill that was started in the 1970s and most recently received its latest expansion in 2008. The facility is permitted by the Department of Environmental Protection to accept 1000 tons per day average and 1250 tons in any single day. The facility currently accepts 550 tons per day average. Municipal Solid Waste, Construction and Demolition Debris, Municipal and Industrial Sewage Sludges, and Residual Wastes are received for disposal. At current volumes the facility has airspace to 2025.
The facility is included in several County Solid Waste Plans, and has contracts with residual waste generators both in PA and surrounding states and accepts waste from Advanced Disposal subsidiaries and third party companies.
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