Palo Alto LF

As of 2011, Palo Alto LF has approximately 4,738,964 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 5,830,998 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 81% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 19,286 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 2011.

Palo Alto LF has an LFG energy project with a current status of 'Shutdown'. The project type is Direct Thermal. The facility generates approximately 0.5 mmscfd of landfill gas. 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.

Palo Alto LF is operated by City of Palo Alto, CA. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Palo Alto, Santa Clara, California. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact City of Palo Alto, CA directly.

Palo Alto LF currently covers approximately 126 acres with a depth of approximately 75 feet. The facility opened in 1955 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 126 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.

Palo Alto LF has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The facility generates approximately 0.5 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas. Of that, approximately 0.4 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 30.8% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 91 gas collection wells. Flares are in place at this facility. LFG collection reduces greenhouse gas emissions and, in some cases, generates renewable energy for the grid.

Palo Alto LF participates in the following environmental programs: composting services are available at this facility; an LFG energy project with status 'Shutdown' 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 Palo Alto LF, 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 2011. 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.