BKK Landfill-Phases I & II
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BKK Landfill-Phases I II is a closed private landfill located in West Covina, Los Angeles. It has been in operation since 1963. The facility is projected to close in 1996. The facility is operated by BKK Corporation. As of 1996, the facility holds approximately 49,245,368 tons of waste in place — approximately 100% of its total permitted capacity. Its total design capacity is 49,245,368 tons. The annual waste acceptance rate is approximately 2,456,370 tons per year. The facility operates a landfill gas collection system, and has an operational landfill gas-to-energy project. The project uses Steam Turbine technology. Capturing landfill gas reduces greenhouse gas emissions and, in many cases, generates clean renewable energy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
BKK Landfill-Phases I II is currently closed and is no longer accepting waste. The facility closed in 1996. It was operated by BKK Corporation. For waste disposal alternatives in West Covina, Los Angeles, contact your local solid waste management authority for a list of active facilities near you.
BKK Landfill-Phases I II is operated by BKK Corporation. It is classified as a private landfill, serving the residents and businesses of West Covina, Los Angeles. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact BKK Corporation directly.
As of 1996, BKK Landfill-Phases I II has approximately 49,245,368 tons of waste in place. The total design capacity of the facility is 49,245,368 tons, and it is currently at approximately 100% of its design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 2,456,370 tons of waste per year. The facility is projected to reach capacity and close around 1996.
BKK Landfill-Phases I II has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The facility generates approximately 16.5 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas. Of that, approximately 11.3 mmscfd is collected by the system. The facility operates 2,000 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.
BKK Landfill-Phases I II participates in the following environmental programs: an LFG energy project with status 'Operational' 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 BKK Landfill-Phases I II, 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 1996. 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.
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