Colton Sanitary Landfill

As of 2014, Colton Sanitary Landfill has approximately 9,271,166 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 9,297,897 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 100% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 23,628 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 2014.

Colton Sanitary Landfill has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Planned'. The project type is Electricity. 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.

Colton Sanitary Landfill is currently closed and is no longer accepting waste. The facility closed in 2014. It was operated by BURRTEC. For waste disposal alternatives in Colton, San Bernardino, California, contact your local solid waste management authority for a list of active facilities near you.

Colton Sanitary Landfill is operated by BURRTEC. The facility is owned by San Bernardino County, CA. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Colton, San Bernardino, California. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact BURRTEC directly.

Colton Sanitary Landfill currently covers approximately 81.2 acres with a depth of approximately 150 feet. The facility opened in 1965 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 82 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.

Colton Sanitary Landfill participates in the following environmental programs: an LFG energy project with status 'Planned' 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 Colton Sanitary 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 2014. 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.