Eastlake Landfill is a Class III

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located in Clearlake,

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Description

Eastlake Landfill is a

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fill which has been operating since 1972. It covers 32

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s, and is owned and operated by the Lake County Public Services department. As demand on the facility surged following fire cleanup and general population growth through the mid-2010s, a plan was approved to expand the landfill in 2014. The expansion is expected to be complete by 2024.

References

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