Overview
Waste Management Bradley Landfill Gas Recovery Facility in Sun Valley, California, is an operational landfill that captures methane for energy recovery. It serves the Los Angeles area under U.S. EPA RCRA Subtitle D and CAA landfill gas regulations.
Waste Management Bradley Landfill Gas Recovery Facility is an operational landfill located at 9585 Glenoaks Boulevard in Sun Valley, California, within Los Angeles County. This facility is part of the Waste Management network and focuses on solid waste disposal with gas recovery, converting landfill methane into energy. It operates under the jurisdiction of the United States, specifically California's stringent environmental regulations. The facility operates under U.S. EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act (CAA) landfill gas rules, which mandate gas collection and control systems to reduce methane emissions. As a gas recovery facility, it captures methane generated from decomposing waste, which is then used for energy production, aligning with California's goals for renewable energy and greenhouse gas reduction. The landfill's scale is typical of large regional facilities serving the Los Angeles metropolitan area. This landfill plays a significant role in managing solid waste from the surrounding urban community while mitigating environmental impacts through gas recovery. By capturing methane, it reduces greenhouse gas emissions and provides a renewable energy source, contributing to California's circular economy and waste diversion targets. The facility's location in a densely populated area underscores the importance of proper leachate management and community proximity considerations.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Sun Valley, a community within the Los Angeles Basin, where air quality and groundwater protection are critical environmental concerns. Landfill gas collection systems are essential to prevent methane leakage, a potent greenhouse gas, and to comply with CAA regulations. Leachate management is also crucial given the proximity to groundwater resources in the region. The facility's gas recovery operations help reduce local emissions and support California's climate goals.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 9585 Glenoaks Boulevard in Sun Valley, California, within Los Angeles County.
It is an operational landfill that disposes of solid waste and captures methane gas for energy recovery, converting landfill gas into usable energy.
The facility operates under U.S. EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules, which require gas collection and control systems.
Landfill gas recovery captures methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and uses it for energy, reducing emissions and providing a renewable energy source.
It serves the Los Angeles area by managing solid waste while supporting California's renewable energy and greenhouse gas reduction goals through gas recovery.
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