Las Pulgas LF

As of 2022, Las Pulgas LF has approximately 2,174,965 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 6,274,916 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 35% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 25,070 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 2024.

Las Pulgas LF has been identified as a candidate site for a future landfill gas-to-energy project. A gas collection system is in place at this facility. Candidate status means the EPA or a project developer has identified this site as having sufficient gas generation potential to support an energy recovery project in the future. Contact United States Marine Corps for more information on the project timeline.

The operating hours for Las Pulgas LF are as follows: Monday: Open 24 hours · Tuesday: Open 24 hours · Wednesday: Open 24 hours · Thursday: Open 24 hours · Friday: Open 24 hours · Saturday: Open 24 hours · Sunday: Open 24 hours. These hours are subject to change on holidays or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the facility directly before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

Las Pulgas LF is located at Camp Pendleton North, CA 92055, USA, 92055. The facility is situated in San Diego 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.

Las Pulgas LF participates in the following environmental programs: leachate recirculation is practiced to accelerate waste decomposition; an LFG energy project with status 'Candidate' 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 Las Pulgas LF, The mailing address is Camp Pendleton North, CA 92055, 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.