Burbank LF Site No. 3 - Landfill in Burbank, California, United States

Burbank LF Site No. 3 is a municipal solid waste landfill located at 2500 N. Bel Aire Drive in Burbank, California. Owned and operated by the City of Burbank, the facility has been in operation since 1968 and remains open, serving the waste management needs of the Los Angeles County area. As a landfill operating in the United States, Burbank LF Site No. 3 is subject to federal regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. Additionally, the facility must comply with Clean Air Act standards for landfill gas emissions, including gas collection and control requirements. California's stringent state regulations further enforce leachate management and groundwater monitoring to protect local water resources. The landfill plays a key role in the region's waste disposal infrastructure, handling waste from Burbank and surrounding communities. Its long operational history and ongoing status highlight its importance to local solid waste management. The facility's environmental performance is critical given its location in a densely populated urban area, with proximity to residential neighborhoods and the Los Angeles River watershed.

Located in the Los Angeles Basin, Burbank LF Site No. 3 operates in a region with a Mediterranean climate and high population density. Key environmental considerations include landfill gas management to mitigate methane emissions, leachate control to prevent groundwater contamination, and traffic impacts from waste collection vehicles. The facility's proximity to residential areas necessitates robust odor and vector control measures.