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Sunshine Canyon Landfill

Coordinates: 34°19′41″N 118°30′55″W / 34.3281°N 118.5153°W / 34.3281; -118.5153
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The Sunshine Canyon Landfill is situated on a 1,036-acre site (419 ha) in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Sylmar, just south of Newhall Pass.[1] The landfill was commissioned in 1958 and serves Los Angeles County.

Description

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Sunshine Canyon receives one-third of the daily waste, approximately 8,300 tons (7,530 metric tonnes), produced by of Los Angeles and the surrounding cities.[2] The landfill is also home to a 23.5 MW biogas power station that was commissioned in 2013.[3] The landfill has been the subject of complaints over the years concerning noxious odors, diesel truck traffic and dust.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Briscoe, Tony (December 12, 2023). "Uncontrolled chemical reactions fuel crises at L.A. County's two largest landfills". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  2. ^ "Sunshine Canyon Landfill | About". Retrieved March 28, 2016.
  3. ^ "Sunshine Gas Producers". DTE Power & Industrial. Retrieved February 14, 2020.
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34°19′41″N 118°30′55″W / 34.3281°N 118.5153°W / 34.3281; -118.5153