All Purpose Landfill

As of 1993, All Purpose Landfill has approximately 5,158,633 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 5,501,512 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 94% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 160,966 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 1993.

All Purpose Landfill has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Microturbine system. The facility generates approximately 1.2 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas, of which approximately 0.3 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 42.6% methane content. The gas collection system includes 74 extraction wells. This type of project converts waste-generated methane into usable electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions while generating renewable energy for the local grid.

All Purpose Landfill is currently closed and is no longer accepting waste. The facility closed in 1993. It was operated by City of Santa Clara, CA. For waste disposal alternatives in Santa Clara, Santa Clara, California, contact your local solid waste management authority for a list of active facilities near you.

All Purpose Landfill is operated by City of Santa Clara, CA. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Santa Clara, Santa Clara, California. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact City of Santa Clara, CA directly.

All Purpose Landfill currently covers approximately 210 acres. The facility opened in 1962 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.

All Purpose Landfill participates in the following environmental programs: an LFG energy project with status 'Operational' 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 All Purpose Landfill, 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 1993. 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.