Independence Disposal Site

As of 2004, Independence Disposal Site has approximately 100,000 tons of waste in place. The facility accepts approximately 525 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 2038.

Independence Disposal Site has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Future 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.

Independence Disposal Site is located at Independence, CA 93526, USA, 93526. The facility is situated in Inyo 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 for access instructions if required.

Independence Disposal Site is operated by Inyo County Integrated Waste Management. The facility is owned by Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP). It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Independence, Inyo, California. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Inyo County Integrated Waste Management directly.

Independence Disposal Site does not currently have an active landfill gas collection system. Landfill gas is produced naturally as organic waste decomposes underground. Facilities without active collection systems may use passive venting to manage gas migration. Future LFG collection projects may be considered as the volume of waste in place increases.

Independence Disposal Site participates in the following environmental programs: an LFG energy project with status 'Future 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 Independence Disposal Site, The mailing address is Independence, CA 93526, 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 2004. 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.