Vandenberg Air Force Base LF

As of 2009, Vandenberg Air Force Base LF has approximately 896,374 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 1,089,724 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 82% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 8,482 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.

Vandenberg Air Force Base LF has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Future Potential'. 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.

Vandenberg Air Force Base LF is located at 747 Nebraska Ave, Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA 93437, USA, 93437. The facility is situated in Santa Barbara 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 at (805) 606-3595 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Vandenberg Air Force Base LF is operated by United States Air Force. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Vandenberg Air Force Base, Santa Barbara, California. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact United States Air Force directly at (805) 606-3595.

Vandenberg Air Force Base LF currently covers approximately 46 acres with a depth of approximately 60 feet. The facility opened in 1941 and has been in continuous operation since then. 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.

Vandenberg Air Force Base LF 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.

Vandenberg Air Force Base LF participates in the following environmental programs: an LFG energy project with status 'Future 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 Vandenberg Air Force Base LF, call (805) 606-3595. The mailing address is 747 Nebraska Ave, Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA 93437, 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. 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.