Buena Vista Drive SLF

As of 2022, Buena Vista Drive SLF has approximately 4,474,820 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 6,026,606 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 74% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 74,954 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 2030.

Buena Vista Drive SLF has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Reciprocating Engine system. of which approximately 1.5 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 39.2% methane content. The gas collection system includes 95 extraction wells. This type of project converts waste-generated methane into usable electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions while generating renewable energy for the local grid.

The operating hours for Buena Vista Drive SLF are as follows: Monday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM · Tuesday: Closed · Wednesday: 2:00 – 9:00 PM · Thursday: 2:00 – 9:00 PM · Friday: 2:00 – 10:00 PM · Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM · Sunday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM. These hours are subject to change on holidays or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the facility directly at (831) 588-9961 before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

Buena Vista Drive SLF is located at 65 Hangar Way D, Watsonville, CA 95076, USA, 95076. The facility is situated in Santa Cruz 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 (831) 588-9961 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Buena Vista Drive SLF currently covers approximately 60 acres. The facility opened in 1981 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.

Buena Vista Drive SLF has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. Of that, approximately 1.5 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 39.2% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 95 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.

Buena Vista Drive SLF participates in the following environmental programs: composting services are available at this facility; 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 Buena Vista Drive SLF, call (831) 588-9961. The mailing address is 65 Hangar Way D, Watsonville, CA 95076, 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 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.