All County Objectives

Amended
# 133

Landfill Closure

Amended due to required zoning and general plan amendments. Coordination with Planning has begun.
By December 2024, Public Works will complete a detailed plan for eventual closure of the Buena Vista Landfill (estimated at 2030) and replacement with a new transfer station.

Key Steps

1 2 3 4
Complete RSW Long-Term Strategic Plan and Capital Improvement Plan. Determine site for Transfer Station. Complete plans for Transfer Station.  
Plan Reference:
Target:
Progress:
6.C.i, 6.D.ii Landfill Closure Plan 30%
The State (CalRecycle and State Water Board) permitted the landfill to fill to a specific height.  Per our annual surveys, we have approximately 8-10 years capacity remains.  To plan for the transition of burying garbage in the landfill, to having a transfer station to accept garbage that is then hauled away to another burial location, it is necessary for Public Works to provide for a convenient local option for refuse and recycling disposal.