Tehachapi SLF

As of 2009.0, Tehachapi SLF has approximately 1,649,600 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 2,078,000 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 79% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 60,150 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 2032.0.

Tehachapi SLF has been identified as a candidate site for a future landfill gas-to-energy project. The site currently generates an estimated 0.2 mmscfd of landfill gas. A gas collection system is in place at this facility. Candidate status means the EPA or a project developer has identified this site as having sufficient gas generation potential to support an energy recovery project in the future. Contact Kern County, CA for more information on the project timeline.

Tehachapi SLF is located at Tehachapi, CA 93561, USA, 93561. 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.

Tehachapi SLF is operated by Kern County, CA. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Tehachapi, Kern, California. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Kern County, CA directly. The facility website is available at https://ca-tehachapi2.civicplus.com/.

Tehachapi SLF currently covers approximately 32 acres with a depth of approximately 60 feet. The facility opened in 1973.0 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 32 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.

Tehachapi SLF has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The facility generates approximately 0.2 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas. Of that, approximately 0.1 mmscfd is collected by the system. Flares are in place at this facility. LFG collection reduces greenhouse gas emissions and, in some cases, generates renewable energy for the grid.

Tehachapi SLF participates in the following environmental programs: an LFG energy project with status 'Candidate' 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 Tehachapi SLF, The facility website is https://ca-tehachapi2.civicplus.com/. The mailing address is Tehachapi, CA 93561, 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 2009.0. 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.