California landfill strengthens disposal policies

Scholl Canyon Landfill in Glendale, California, has announced that it has strengthened its waste disposal policies in adherence to environmental regulations and in response to ongoing concerns regarding wildfire-related debris.

The landfill is prohibited from accepting disaster-related waste, including burnt materials, as it is an unlined landfill, according to a news release. To ensure compliance and maintain safety, the landfill has implemented enhanced waste disposal measures, including:

• Strict prohibition on disaster-related waste: Any waste categorized as disaster-related, such as burnt green waste and structural debris, will not be accepted. Non-burnt debris will be processed at Scholl Canyon Landfill following standard procedures.
• Unburnt green waste policy: Non-burnt green waste that is not classified as disaster-related may continue to be accepted under standard landfill regulations.

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• Enhanced inspection protocols: Increased on-site inspections will be conducted to prevent prohibited materials from entering the landfill. Any load found to contain burnt materials will be subject to penalties.
• Enforcement and penalties: Customers attempting to dispose of undeclared disaster-related waste will face a $500 fine and will be required to remove the load from the site. Additional costs will apply for noncompliance.

Scholl Canyon Landfill is managed and operated by the Los Angeles County Sanitation District.