Otay LF

As of 2022, Otay LF has approximately 45,777,214 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 49,177,036 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 93% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 1,396,128 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 2028.

Otay LF has been identified as a candidate site for a future landfill gas-to-energy project. The site currently generates an estimated 11.4 mmscfd of landfill gas. 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 Republic Services, Inc. for more information on the project timeline.

Otay LF is located at Otay, Chula Vista, CA 91911, USA, 91911. 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.

Otay LF is operated by Republic Services, Inc.. It is classified as a private landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Chula Vista, San Diego, California. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Republic Services, Inc. directly.

Otay LF currently covers approximately 230 acres. The facility opened in 1963 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 230 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.

Otay LF participates in the following environmental programs: composting services are available at this facility; 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 Otay LF, The mailing address is Otay, Chula Vista, CA 91911, 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.