Scholl Canyon Landfill

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Current Operations

Landfill Status (As of June 30, 2026)

Estimated remaining landfill capacity: 0.9 million tons
Estimated closure date: June 2033
Total site area: 535 acres
Landfill operations area: approximately 440 acres
Active disposal area: approximately 314 acres

Rates per ton
Municipal Solid and Inert Waste (1-ton min.) $85.91
Bulky Items (1-ton minimum) $100.91
Tires $146.30
Special Handling $100.91
Pull-Offs $62.65 /load

Current Performance

Annual tonnage: approximately 239,000 tons
Estimated landfill closure timeline: 5.6–7.4 years
Serves Glendale's municipal solid waste system
Operated by Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts

Operational Facts

Permitted disposal limit: 3,400 tons/day
Historical operating average: approximately 1,400 tons/day
Supports Glendale's integrated waste management system
Operates under state and local environmental regulations

Current State

Scholl Canyon Landfill continues to serve as an important part of Glendale's integrated waste management system. The landfill accepts waste generated within the approved waste shed area and helps provide reliable disposal capacity for the region.

The City of Glendale has adopted a Zero Waste Policy and continues to support waste reduction, recycling, and resource recovery programs. While landfill disposal remains necessary today, ongoing diversion efforts help reduce the amount of waste sent to the landfill and extend its operational life.

Landfill methane gas is collected and transported to the Grayson Power Plant, where it is used to generate renewable electricity. This process helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions while supporting local energy production.

The landfill continues to operate under regulatory oversight and remains an important component of Glendale's long-term waste management strategy.

Where is Glendale Headed

The City of Glendale is planning for the future by exploring opportunities to improve waste management, resource recovery, and renewable energy generation.

Current efforts include evaluating technologies and programs that can reduce landfill dependency, increase recycling and diversion, and recover additional value from waste materials. The City is also advancing renewable energy initiatives, including projects that improve the collection and beneficial use of landfill gas.

As Glendale moves toward its sustainability and Zero Waste goals, the focus remains on balancing environmental responsibility, reliable waste management services, and long-term community needs.

Future decisions will continue to be guided by technical studies, regulatory requirements, environmental considerations, and public engagement.

Scholl Canyon Active Landfill

The only public landfill located in the City of Glendale is Scholl Canyon Landfill, which is operated by the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts. It can be reached by taking the Figueroa Boulevard exit off the 134 Freeway and taking Figueroa north into the hills until it ends at the Landfill.

Integrated waste management and resource recovery work best when treated as one connected system, and the City of Glendale needs to plan for them that way. Landfills are still necessary for now, but the goal is to use them less as Glendale moves toward zero waste.

Scholl Canyon Landfill Disposal

Scholl Canyon Landfill has been part of the City of Glendale waste system for decades and is the only public landfill in the city. It’s operated by the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts and handles trash from homes, businesses, and city services.

The landfill has strict rules to help protect the environment, including air quality, water, and nearby neighborhoods across Los Angeles County.

It opened in the 1960s, so it’s now in the later part of its life. That means it’s not being expanded—instead, it’s being carefully managed while the region focuses more on recycling, reusing materials, and sending less waste to landfills in the future.

Scholl Canyon Golf Course

Located atop the rugged Verdugo Mountain Range in Glendale, California, the Scholl Canyon Golf and Tennis Club offers exceptional golf and tennis facilities at an affordable price. The William P. Bell-designed golf course that is consistently rated among the top mid-range courses in the country. With panoramic views that stretch to the Pacific Ocean and overlook the Los Angeles basin and the San Fernando Valley, Scholl Canyon is a wonderfully situated sports complex in Southern California.

For more information on Scholl Canyon Golf Course, click here.

Existing Scholl Canyon Landfill Gas to Energy Project

Since 1994, methane gas collected from Scholl Canyon Landfill has been used to generate renewable electricity through the Grayson Power Plant.

Program Highlights

Landfill methane is collected and transported to Grayson Power Plant.
Methane is used to generate renewable electricity.
Program reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Supports Glendale's renewable energy goals.
Renewable energy generation remains part of landfill operations.
Glendale continues evaluating future landfill gas management opportunities.

Renewable Energy Initiatives

The City of Glendale continues exploring opportunities to improve waste management and renewable energy recovery.

Current initiatives include:

Landfill gas energy recovery
Biogas Renewable Generation Project
Resource recovery opportunities
Renewable energy infrastructure improvements
Sustainable waste management technologies

Phone: (818) 548-4844, Option 1

Email: Communications@GlendaleCA.gov