Overview
COUNTY OF ORANGE OLINDA-ALPHA LANDFILL is a Waste-to-Energy Plant in Brea, California, USA. It converts landfill gas into energy, serving Orange County's solid waste management needs.
The COUNTY OF ORANGE OLINDA-ALPHA LANDFILL is a Waste-to-Energy Plant located at 1942 Valencia Ave, Brea, California, USA. It operates as a landfill gas-to-energy facility, capturing methane from decomposing waste to generate electricity. This facility is part of Orange County's integrated solid waste management system. As a landfill gas-to-energy plant, it utilizes gas collection systems to capture methane, which is then combusted in engines or turbines to produce electricity. This process reduces greenhouse gas emissions compared to flaring or venting. The facility operates under US EPA regulations, including RCRA Subtitle D for landfill operations and Clean Air Act standards for landfill gas emissions. The Olinda-Alpha Landfill plays a key role in Orange County's waste management by converting a potent greenhouse gas into a renewable energy source. It helps mitigate local methane emissions and contributes to California's renewable energy goals. The facility's location in a densely populated area underscores the importance of proper landfill gas management for community and environmental health.
Environmental context
The Olinda-Alpha Landfill is situated in Brea, California, within the Los Angeles Basin, an area with high population density and air quality concerns. Landfill gas collection and methane leakage are critical environmental factors, as methane is a potent greenhouse gas. The facility's gas-to-energy system helps reduce methane emissions, while leachate management is essential to protect groundwater in the region. Proximity to residential communities necessitates careful traffic and odor management.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 1942 Valencia Ave, Brea, California 92823, USA.
It is a Waste-to-Energy Plant that captures landfill gas from decomposing waste and converts it into electricity, reducing methane emissions.
The facility collects methane-rich landfill gas through a network of wells and pipes, then combusts it in engines or turbines to generate electricity for the grid.
The facility operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions, including New Source Performance Standards.
Landfill gas-to-energy reduces methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, and provides renewable energy, helping to mitigate climate change and improve local air quality.
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