Foxen Canyon SLF
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Foxen Canyon SLF is a closed private landfill located in Los Olivos, Santa Barbara, California. The facility is projected to close in 2003. The facility is operated by Santa Barbara County, CA and owned by Chamberlin Estate. As of 2003, the facility holds approximately 120,000 tons of waste in place. The annual waste acceptance rate is approximately 10,815 tons per year. The facility operates a landfill gas collection system, and has an low potential landfill gas-to-energy project. Capturing landfill gas reduces greenhouse gas emissions and, in many cases, generates clean renewable energy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Foxen Canyon SLF is currently closed and is no longer accepting waste. The facility ceased operations around 2003. It was previously managed by Santa Barbara County, CA. For active waste disposal options in the area, contact your local county solid waste authority for a current list of open facilities near you.
As of 2003, Foxen Canyon SLF has approximately 120,000 tons of waste in place. The facility accepts approximately 10,815 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 2003.
Foxen Canyon SLF has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Low Potential'. 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.
Foxen Canyon SLF is operated by Santa Barbara County, CA. The facility is owned by Chamberlin Estate. It is classified as a private landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Los Olivos, Santa Barbara, California. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Santa Barbara County, CA directly.
Foxen Canyon SLF has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The gas contains approximately 50% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. Flares are in place at this facility. LFG collection reduces greenhouse gas emissions and, in some cases, generates renewable energy for the grid.
Foxen Canyon SLF participates in the following environmental programs: an LFG energy project with status 'Low Potential' 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 Foxen Canyon SLF, 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 2003. Data freshness status: Stale (pre-2018). 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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