Tajiguas SLF

As of 2022, Tajiguas SLF has approximately 11,784,454 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 14,001,750 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 84% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 205,660 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 2027.

Tajiguas SLF has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Cogeneration system. The facility generates approximately 2.4 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas, of which approximately 1.7 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 50% methane content. The gas collection system includes 135 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.

Tajiguas SLF is located at 1595 US-101, Goleta, CA 93117, USA, 93117. The facility is situated in Santa Barbara 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 (805) 968-1033 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Tajiguas SLF is operated by Santa Barbara County, CA. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Gaviota, Santa Barbara, California. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Santa Barbara County, CA directly at (805) 968-1033.

Tajiguas SLF currently covers approximately 106.1 acres. The facility opened in 1967 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 118 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.

Tajiguas SLF has an active landfill gas (LFG) collection system in place. The facility generates approximately 2.4 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas. Of that, approximately 1.7 mmscfd is collected by the system. The gas contains approximately 50% methane, which can be captured for energy generation. The facility operates 135 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.

Tajiguas SLF participates in the following environmental programs: composting services are available at this facility; 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 Tajiguas SLF, call (805) 968-1033. The mailing address is 1595 US-101, Goleta, CA 93117, 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.