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Elsmere Canyon Final Draft Page ii
May, 1984

The site appears well suited for development into a municipal solid waste (MSW)
disposal facility meeting the requirements of a Class III disposal site. This new
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I classification has recently been adopted State Water Resources Control Board and is
equivalent to the old Class II-2 classification. No liquid or hazardous wastes would
be accepted. Our assessment includes the following findings, conclusions and
I recommendations:

I o The site appears suitable for development into a municipal solid waste

disposal site (no liquid or hazardous wastes; only refuse and inert wastes).
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0 There will be a shortfall of 6,000 tons/day of landfill capacity due to
I landfill closure by the beginning of the 1990's. The City of Los Angeles
Tayan landfill is expected to close by 1985 (2,000+ tons/day) with no

alternative available in the near future. A large portion of this shortfall
I is in the Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley area. Some of this

shortfall is expected to be absorbed by waste-to-energy facilities.
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0 The potential waste supply must be attracted to this facility through
I market agreements and a competitive price.

I o The nearby Sunshine Canyon Landfill would be a direct competitor for this
waste stream.
However, its long-term capacity to accept these wastes
• are dependent . on getting approvals for expansion from the City and
County of Los Angeles.
There has been significant citizen opposition to
• this expansion. Disposal fees at Sunshine appear to be higher than the

proposed fees at Elsmere Canyon •
• o a tipping fee of about $3.90/ton during its first year of operation
Based on a waste supply of 2,000 tons/day, the site could be operated at

11 assuming the use of all new equipment. These fees could be reduced by 1
about $0.30 ton if used equipment is purchased.

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