Riverbend Landfill

Riverbend Landfill is a 5 MW biomass power plant in Yamhill County, Oregon, operated by WM Renewable Energy LLC. EIA-860M lists 6 generating units here. Its units entered service in 2010.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity
4.8 MW
4.8 MW net summer
Generating units
6
In service
2010
EIA plant ID
57019

Where it is

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County
Yamhill County, Oregon
Coordinates
45.1672, -123.2511
Balancing authority
BPAT
Sector
IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
WM Renewable Energy LLC
Primary energy source
Biomass
Technologies
Landfill Gas
Status
Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year

Every plant WM Renewable Energy LLC reports to EIA →

Riverbend Landfill: FAQ

Where is Riverbend Landfill?
In Yamhill County, Oregon (OR). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Riverbend Landfill?
5 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Riverbend Landfill?
EIA-860M names WM Renewable Energy LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Riverbend Landfill LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — WM Renewable Energy LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Riverbend Landfill LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Riverbend Landfill still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.