American Canyon SLF
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American Canyon SLF is a closed public landfill located in American Canyon, Napa, California. It has been in operation since 1966. The facility is projected to close in 1995. The facility is operated by Napa-Vallejo Waste Management Authority. As of 1995, the facility holds approximately 4,830,026 tons of waste in place — approximately 100% of its total permitted capacity. Its total design capacity is 4,830,052 tons. The annual waste acceptance rate is approximately 154,826 tons per year. The site covers approximately 103.3 acres. The facility operates a landfill gas collection system, and has an shutdown landfill gas-to-energy project. The project uses Reciprocating Engine technology. Capturing landfill gas reduces greenhouse gas emissions and, in many cases, generates clean renewable energy.
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American Canyon SLF is currently closed and is no longer accepting waste. The facility ceased operations around 1995. It was previously managed by Napa-Vallejo Waste Management Authority. For active waste disposal options in the area, contact your local county solid waste authority for a current list of open facilities near you.
As of 1995, American Canyon SLF has approximately 4,830,026 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 4,830,052 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 100% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 154,826 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 1995.
American Canyon SLF has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Shutdown'. The project type is Reciprocating Engine. The facility generates approximately 1.3 mmscfd of landfill gas. Landfill gas recovery projects capture methane that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and in many cases generating electricity or other usable energy.
American Canyon SLF is currently closed and is no longer accepting waste. The facility closed in 1995. It was operated by Napa-Vallejo Waste Management Authority. For waste disposal alternatives in American Canyon, Napa, California, contact your local solid waste management authority for a list of active facilities near you.
American Canyon SLF is operated by Napa-Vallejo Waste Management Authority. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of American Canyon, Napa, California. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Napa-Vallejo Waste Management Authority directly.
American Canyon SLF currently covers approximately 103.3 acres. The facility opened in 1966 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.
American Canyon SLF participates in the following environmental programs: an LFG energy project with status 'Shutdown' 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 American Canyon SLF, 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 1995. 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.
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