Santiago Canyon SLF

As of 1996, Santiago Canyon SLF has approximately 13,512,884 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 13,524,435 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 100% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 540 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 1996.

Santiago Canyon SLF has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Low Potential'. The facility generates approximately 1.6 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.

Santiago Canyon SLF is operated by County of Orange - OC Waste & Recycling, CA. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Orange, Orange, California. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact County of Orange - OC Waste & Recycling, CA directly.

Santiago Canyon SLF currently covers approximately 112.6 acres with a depth of approximately 270 feet. The facility opened in 1968 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 113 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.

Santiago Canyon SLF has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The facility generates approximately 1.6 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas. Of that, approximately 1.4 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 34.8% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 142 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.

Santiago Canyon SLF participates in the following environmental programs: 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 Santiago 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 1996. 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.