Select Page

Sustainability and Environmental Protections at Anderson Landfill

Located on 1,262 acres in Anderson, California, Anderson Landfill is a Subtitle D-compliant non-hazardous landfill that utilizes the latest equipment available to safely and reliably manage materials brought to our location for disposal. Anderson Landfill is owned and operated by WM, the country’s leading environmental services company.

Anderson Landfill is committed to creating a sustainable future. Operating landfills safely and with minimal environmental impacts is always our goal. Anderson Landfill serves as a perfect example as WM utilizes the latest technologies to manage your waste.

Soil & Ground Water Protections

 

Waste units are engineered to minimize the environmental footprint of our industrial activity. Liner systems meeting regulatory requirements ensure that disposed material will not pose a threat to groundwater aquifers. Surface water is protected by a comprehensive storm water management pollution prevention plan and thoroughly planned storm water conveyance systems.

 

Illustrated diagram of the anatomy of a modern WM landfill

Air Protection

 

Anderson Landfill employs a robust gas well and monitoring system to capture methane gas before becoming an atmospheric contaminant. Each individual staff member is rigorously trained to identify potential impacts to the environment as a key component of our operational decision making.

 

Illustrated diagram of how methane gas is extracted from WM landfills

Share This Story