Corona Disposal Site

As of 2022, Corona Disposal Site has approximately 4,000,000 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 4,000,000 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 100% of its total design capacity. At the current rate of fill, the facility is projected to reach capacity and close around 1986.

Corona Disposal Site has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Reciprocating Engine system. The facility generates approximately 0.9 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas, of which approximately 0.2 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 24.3% methane content. The gas collection system includes 37 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.

Corona Disposal Site is currently closed and is no longer accepting waste. The facility closed in 1986. It was operated by Riverside County, CA. For waste disposal alternatives in Corona, Riverside, California, contact your local solid waste management authority for a list of active facilities near you.

Corona Disposal Site is operated by Riverside County, CA. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Corona, Riverside, California. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Riverside County, CA directly.

Corona Disposal Site currently covers approximately 60.9 acres with a depth of approximately 100 feet. The facility opened in 1960 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 90 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.

Corona Disposal Site 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 Corona Disposal Site, 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.