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Landfill Permitting Process
Waste Management of California (WM) acquired the Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center (SVLRC) in 1983, from the Ventura County Regional Sanitation Department and has operated it as a Class III Municipal Solid Waste Facility. In addition to waste disposal, SVLRC engages in recycling green waste, scrap metal, wood waste, asphalt and concrete, and white goods. Additionally, WM is generating “Green Energy” from landfill gas. WM has developed and maintains a long-standing relationship with the local communities we serve.
Currently, we are in the early stages of planning for an expansion of and improvements to our facility. Although our plans and preliminary designs are still under review, we know that the next phase of the landfill will include a substantial increase in buffer area between the active landfill site and surrounding property. Additionally, we hope to relocate the GI Rubbish hauling facility from its current site to the landfill to consolidate operations and reduce traffic on city streets. Furthermore, the site will be designed to blend in with the character of the natural terrain and continue the theme of our existing operations - to be aesthetically compatible with surrounding land uses.
Our future landfill plans are being designed to serve the long-term needs of the county. The plan must be carefully developed and it will reflect our demonstrated interest in the environment. Our plans are being created with care to create the maximum benefit for the community, local cities, county and our company.
We have invited and have met with over 150 key stakeholders (current supervisors, local elected officials, political candidates, local residents, community groups, planning staff) to tour our facility and give us input on our future plans. We will continue to meet with interested parties over the next several months as we carry on our outreach efforts. We anticipate submitting our formal plans to the county within the next 12 months.
Currently, there are two landfills operating in Ventura County. County experts estimate that Ventura County could run out of landfill space within the next 20 years with no local disposal options. Our intent is to accommodate the disposal needs of the county beyond 2025. Because of Waste Management’s dedication to meeting the long-term waste disposal and recycling needs of Ventura County, we will submit a plan that takes into account the long-term needs of the county while being sensitive to traffic and environmental concerns.
The established permitting process conducted by the county and state agencies will evaluate our proposals in accordance with local land use requirements, California law, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements and other applicable regulatory requirements. The process will be a public process with multiple opportunities for residents to provide input at numerous public hearings.
The Simi Valley Landfill & Recycling Center has served Ventura County, the central coast and west San Fernando Valley for nearly 30 years. We expect to continue to emphasize service for our local refuse hauling operations including G I Rubbish (a WM company) and prepare for continuing growth in the county.
Waste Management is California’s largest provider of recycling and solid waste services. WM has received numerous awards for its pioneering work in alternative fueled vehicles, habitat conservation, and recycling technologies.
For more information visit www.KeepingVenturaCountyClean.com or www.wm.com.
For more information on the Ventura County permitting process please visit www.ventura.org/planning/pdf/discret_permit.pdf
For more information on the California CEQA (EIR) process please visit ceres.ca.gov
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