Get the chance to educate yourself while having fun! Although a visit to one of the largest landfills in the state may certainly seem unconventional, the Frank R. Bowerman Landfill has a few surprises in store for you. At the beginning of the tour, attendees are required to sign a waiver and wear suitable closed-toe shoes. The 90-minute tour includes an overview of safety for everyone visiting the landfill. After that, the visitors will learn what happens to the tons of trash generated in Los Angeles and ways they can recycle them.
What You Need to Know About Frank R. Bowerman Landfill
The municipal and commercial solid waste haulers are the only ones who dump at Frank R. Bowerman Landfill. Its daily tonnage limit was set by the county and has rejected more trucks than any other landfill in the region. Renowned for its engineering and environmental excellence, Bowerman raked up awards and established partnerships with the City of Anaheim to power over 26,000 homes.
Green Ideals
Visitors see the incredible benefits landfills offer state-of-the-art renewable energy technology in Bowerman. It hosts several environmental protection systems through engineering excellence. Not only that, but Bowerman also has a nature reserve, an erosion and sediment control area, and landslide mitigation management.
Who Can Visit the Landfill?
The Frank R. Bowerman Landfill tour allows children over 5 years of age. Carpooling is encouraged due to the scarcity of parking areas. The landfill is located near Irvine with easy interstate access. To schedule your tour, you may directly contact Frank R. Bowerman Landfill Tour. Public tours are limited to 14 people, but it’s possible to arrange tours with more than 14 guests.
