Where is Richland County Landfill?

In Richland County, South Carolina (SC). 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 Richland County Landfill?

9 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Richland County Landfill?

EIA-860M names South Carolina Public Service Authority 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 Richland County Landfill LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — South Carolina Public Service Authority 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 "Richland County Landfill LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Richland County Landfill still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Richland County Landfill

Richland County Landfill is a 9 MW biomass power plant in Richland County, South Carolina, operated by South Carolina Public Service Authority. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here. Its units entered service between 2006 and 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: 8.9 MW; 8.2 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 2006–2010
EIA plant ID: 56122

Where it is

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County: Richland County, South Carolina
Coordinates: 34.103, -80.7905
Balancing authority: SC
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: South Carolina Public Service Authority
Primary energy source: Biomass
Technologies: Landfill Gas
Status: Operating (2) · Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year (1)

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Richland County Landfill: FAQ

Where is Richland County Landfill?: In Richland County, South Carolina (SC). 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 Richland County Landfill?: 9 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Richland County Landfill?: EIA-860M names South Carolina Public Service Authority 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 Richland County Landfill LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — South Carolina Public Service Authority 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 "Richland County Landfill LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Richland County Landfill still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.