Spadra LF

As of 2000, Spadra LF has approximately 17,268,344 tons of waste in place. The facility accepts approximately 169,118 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 2000.

Spadra LF has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Shutdown'. The project type is Steam Turbine. 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.

Spadra LF is currently closed and is no longer accepting waste. The facility closed in 2000. It was operated by Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, CA. For waste disposal alternatives in Walnut, Los Angeles, California, contact your local solid waste management authority for a list of active facilities near you.

Spadra LF is operated by Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, CA. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Walnut, Los Angeles, California. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, CA directly.

Spadra LF currently covers approximately 173 acres. The facility opened in 1957 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 323 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.

Spadra LF has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. Of that, approximately 4.6 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 20.6% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 355 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.

Spadra LF participates in the following environmental programs: an LFG energy project with status 'Shutdown' 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 Spadra LF, 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: Current. If you are the facility owner or operator and need to update this listing, use the claim listing option on this page.