Lost Hills SLF

As of 2000, Lost Hills SLF has approximately 82,140 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 830,800 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 10% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 1,410 tons of waste per year based on the most recent annual data.

Lost Hills SLF does not currently have an active landfill gas collection system or energy recovery project. Landfill gas is produced naturally as organic waste decomposes underground, primarily consisting of methane and carbon dioxide. Facilities without active collection systems may rely on passive venting to manage gas migration. As the volume of waste in place increases over time, the site may become eligible for a future gas collection or energy recovery project.

Lost Hills SLF is operated by Kern County, CA. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Lost Hills, Kern, California. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Kern County, CA directly.

Lost Hills SLF currently covers approximately 7 acres with a depth of approximately 40 feet. The facility opened in 1973 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 25 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.

Lost Hills SLF does not currently have an active landfill gas collection system. Landfill gas is produced naturally as organic waste decomposes underground. Facilities without active collection systems may use passive venting to manage gas migration. Future LFG collection projects may be considered as the volume of waste in place increases.

Based on available data, Lost Hills SLF does not currently list active composting, leachate recirculation, or certified environmental programs. However, all landfills in the United States are subject to federal and state environmental regulations governing liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and gas management. Contact Kern County, CA for the most current compliance information.

To contact Lost Hills 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 2000. Data freshness status: Stale (pre-2018). If you are the facility owner or operator and need to update this listing, use the claim listing option on this page.