Potrero Hills SLF

As of 2022, Potrero Hills SLF has approximately 22,869,490 tons of waste in place. The facility accepts approximately 1,110,764 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 2059.

Potrero Hills SLF has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Reciprocating Engine system. of which approximately 3.6 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 49.3% methane content. The gas collection system includes 180 extraction wells. This type of project converts waste-generated methane into usable electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions while generating renewable energy for the local grid.

The operating hours for Potrero Hills SLF are as follows: Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Sunday: Closed. These hours are subject to change on holidays or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the facility directly at (707) 432-4627 before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

Potrero Hills SLF is located at 3675 Potrero Hills Ln, Suisun City, CA 94585, USA, 94585. The facility is situated in Solano 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 at (707) 432-4627 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Potrero Hills SLF currently covers approximately 148 acres. The facility opened in 1986 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 190 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.

Potrero Hills SLF has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. Of that, approximately 3.6 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 49.3% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 180 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.

Potrero Hills SLF participates in the following environmental programs: composting services are available at this facility; leachate recirculation is practiced to accelerate waste decomposition; an LFG energy project with status 'Operational' 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 Potrero Hills SLF, call (707) 432-4627. The mailing address is 3675 Potrero Hills Ln, Suisun City, CA 94585, 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.