Los Angeles Landfill

As of 2024, Los Angeles Landfill has approximately 1,560,846 tons of waste in place. At the current rate of fill, the facility is projected to reach capacity and close around 1983.

Los Angeles Landfill has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Shutdown'. The project type is Microturbine. 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.

Los Angeles Landfill is operated by Los Angeles Landfill. The facility is owned by City of Albuquerque, EHD, NM. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Albuquerque, Bernalillo, New Mexico. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Los Angeles Landfill directly.

Los Angeles Landfill has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. Of that, approximately 0.3 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 28% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 23 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.

Los Angeles Landfill 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 Los Angeles Landfill, 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 2024. 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.