West Central LF

As of 2022, West Central LF has approximately 5,475,597 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 6,810,601 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 80% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 166,462 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 2033.

West Central LF has been identified as a candidate site for a future landfill gas-to-energy project. The site currently generates an estimated 1.5 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 City of Redding, CA for more information on the project timeline.

West Central LF is operated by City of Redding, CA. The facility is owned by Shasta County, CA. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Igo, Shasta, California. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact City of Redding, CA directly.

West Central LF currently covers approximately 87.8 acres with a depth of approximately 80 feet. The facility opened in 1982 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 120 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.

West Central LF has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The facility generates approximately 1.5 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas. Of that, approximately 1.0 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 50.1% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 68 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.

West Central LF 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 West Central 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 2022. 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.