Phelan Refuse Disposal Site

As of 1997, Phelan Refuse Disposal Site has approximately 445,500 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 594,000 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 75% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 20,037 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 1997.

Phelan Refuse Disposal Site 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.

Phelan Refuse Disposal Site is operated by San Bernardino County, CA. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Phelan, San Bernardino, California. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact San Bernardino County, CA directly.

Phelan Refuse 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.

Phelan Refuse Disposal Site 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 Phelan Refuse Disposal Site, 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 1997. 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.