Eastlake Landfill Explained

Eastlake Landfill is a Class III^[1] landfill located in Clearlake, California.^[2]

Description

Eastlake Landfill is a canyon fill which has been operating since 1972.^[3] It covers 32 acres,^[4] and is owned and operated by the Lake County Public Services department.^[5] As demand on the facility surged following fire cleanup and general population growth through the mid-2010s, a plan was approved to expand the landfill in 2014.^[6] The expansion is expected to be complete by 2024.^[7]

References

38.9542°N -122.6008°W

Notes and References

1. http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/rwqcb5/board_decisions/tentative_orders/0609/eastlake/eastlake-att-a-b.pdf Eastlake att
2. Book: A Comprehensive Plan for Management of Nonhazardous Waste in California. 1985. California Waste Management Board.
3. Web site: Solid Waste Facility Document Page. Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery. (DRR). www.calrecycle.ca.gov.
4. Web site: Site Has Moved. www.courtinfo.ca.gov. 30 December 2023 .
5. http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/rwqcb5/board_decisions/tentative_orders/0609/eastlake/eastlake-info.pdf Eastlake Info
6. News: Eastlake landfill busier than ever. 2018-06-15. en.
7. News: Lake County Board of Supervisors accepts fire debris at Eastlake Landfill. Waste Today. 2018-06-15.