Puente Hills LF

As of 2013, Puente Hills LF has approximately 142,250,454 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 142,400,000 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 100% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 2,135,318 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 2013.

Puente Hills LF has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Steam Turbine system. of which approximately 24.3 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 29.6% methane content. The gas collection system includes 1,598 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.

Puente Hills LF is operated by Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, CA. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Whittier, Los Angeles, California. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, CA directly.

Puente Hills LF currently covers approximately 590 acres with a depth of approximately 229.5 feet. The facility opened in 1957 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 630 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.

Puente Hills LF has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. Of that, approximately 24.3 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 29.6% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 1,598 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.

Puente Hills LF participates in the following environmental programs: 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 Puente Hills 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 2013. 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.