Edom Hill Disposal Site

As of 2004, Edom Hill Disposal Site has approximately 7,323,778 tons of waste in place. The facility accepts approximately 483,228 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 2004.

Edom Hill 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.

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

Edom Hill Disposal Site currently covers approximately 146.3 acres with a depth of approximately 120 feet. The facility opened in 1967 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 148 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.

Edom Hill Disposal Site has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. Of that, approximately 0.9 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 32.9% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 59 gas collection wells. Flares are in place at this facility. LFG collection reduces greenhouse gas emissions and, in some cases, generates renewable energy for the grid.

Edom Hill 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 Edom Hill 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 2004. 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.