Chiquita Canyon SLF

As of 2022, Chiquita Canyon SLF has approximately 47,907,772 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 60,715,392 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 79% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 2,000,975 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 2047.

Chiquita Canyon SLF has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Gas Turbine system. The facility generates approximately 15.1 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas, of which approximately 11.9 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 40.5% methane content. The gas collection system includes 553 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.

Chiquita Canyon SLF is located at 29201 Henry Mayo Dr, Castaic, CA 91384, USA, 91384. The facility is situated in Los Angeles 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 (661) 257-3655 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Chiquita Canyon SLF is operated by Waste Connections, Inc.. It is classified as a private landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Castaic, Los Angeles, California. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Waste Connections, Inc. directly at (661) 257-3655.

Chiquita Canyon SLF currently covers approximately 227 acres with a depth of approximately 100 feet. The facility opened in 1970 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 271 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.

Chiquita Canyon SLF has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The facility generates approximately 15.1 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas. Of that, approximately 11.9 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 40.5% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 553 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.

Chiquita Canyon SLF 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 Chiquita Canyon SLF, call (661) 257-3655. The mailing address is 29201 Henry Mayo Dr, Castaic, CA 91384, 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.