Coachella Valley Disposal Site

As of 1997, Coachella Valley Disposal Site has approximately 3,237,845 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 3,238,000 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 100% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 48,550 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 1997.

Coachella Valley Disposal Site has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Low Potential'. 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.

Coachella Valley Disposal Site is currently closed and is no longer accepting waste. The facility closed in 1997. It was operated by Riverside County, CA. For waste disposal alternatives in Coachella, Riverside, California, contact your local solid waste management authority for a list of active facilities near you.

Coachella Valley Disposal Site is operated by Riverside County, CA. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Coachella, Riverside, California. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Riverside County, CA directly.

Coachella Valley Disposal Site currently covers approximately 74.7 acres with a depth of approximately 160 feet. The facility opened in 1972 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 75 acres. 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.

Coachella Valley Disposal Site participates in the following environmental programs: composting services are available at this facility; an LFG energy project with status 'Low Potential' 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 Coachella Valley Disposal Site, 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 1997. 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.