Taft SLF

As of 2008, Taft SLF has approximately 1,627,135 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 5,910,000 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 28% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 34,849 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 2064.

Taft SLF has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Low Potential'. The facility generates approximately 0.1 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.

Taft SLF is located at Taft, CA, USA, 93268. The facility is situated in Kern County, California. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead for access instructions if required.

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

Taft SLF currently covers approximately 40 acres with a depth of approximately 60 feet. The facility opened in 1972 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 85 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.

Taft 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.

Taft 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 Taft SLF, The mailing address is Taft, CA, USA. 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 2008. 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.