Santa Maria Regional Landfill – Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District

Santa Maria Regional Landfill

The Santa Maria Regional Landfill is located east of Santa Maria on the south bank of the Santa Maria River. The landfill has been in operation since the 1950s. Anaerobic decomposition of the waste in the landfill generates landfill gas, which is primarily a mixture of methane and carbon dioxide. A vapor extraction system collects the gas and routes it to control equipment or the cogeneration plant.

Operating Permits

City of Santa Maria Landfill Title V Operating Permit – Due for Renewal 4/1/2020

J&A Santa Maria II, LLC Title V Operating Permit – Due for Renewal 3/1/2021

Draft Permits

There are no current draft permits for the City of Santa Maria Landfill stationary source.

Public Notices

There are no current public notices for the City of Santa Maria Landfill stationary source.

Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District will be closed December 25 through January 1, reopening on January 2, 2026.

If you experience an air quality emergency during this time, dial 9-1-1 to reach first responders. For non-urgent matters, you can send a message via our website: https://www.ourair.org/contact-us/. We look forward to working with you in the new year. Happy Holidays!

El Distrito de Control de la Contaminación del Aire del Condado de Santa Bárbara estará cerrado del 25 de diciembre hasta el 1 de enero y reabrirá el 2 de enero del 2026. Si tiene una emergencia de calidad del aire durante este tiempo, marque al 9-1-1 para comunicarse con los primeros auxilios. Para asuntos que no sean urgentes, puede enviar un mensaje a través de nuestra página de internet: https://www.ourair.org/contacto/?lang=es. Esperamos trabajar con usted en el nuevo año. ¡Felices Fiestas!