Prima Deshecha landfill expansion and methane capture
Summary
Resident Jeff Weaver urged the council to push the county to adopt an alternative landfill plan that caps the site, captures 100% of methane, and generates up to 20 megawatts — enough to power every home in town.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Apr 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Weaver claims the plan would generate more methane revenue than the county's 12-megawatt plan — up to 20 megawatts.
Residents near the landfill who suffer odor and health concerns, plus potentially the whole city if the energy is captured.
Residents and businesses pay higher trash bills, hitting seniors and fixed-income households hardest.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council and Housing Authority Meeting - Apr 7, 2026
The new WISE agreement with Orange County keeps the city's landfill discount but county disposal rates jump from about $44 to $67 per ton this July, rising to $82 by 2029. Residents pay about 10% more for CR&R service starting July 1, 2026 — roughly $2.50-$2.90 a month depending on cart size.
City Council and Housing Authority Meeting - Mar 3, 2026
A resident warned the council that the Prima landfill emits over a million cubic feet of gas daily less than a mile from San Juan Hills High School, and asked the council to support an alternative biofuel capping project.
City Council and Successor Agency Meeting - Feb 17, 2026
Resident Jeff Weaver says the landfill leaks over a million cubic feet of toxic gas daily, a mile from the high school, and the Zone 4 expansion EIR won't fix it. He pitched his company's landfill-gas-capture plan as a health fix and a renewable energy source.
City Council and Housing Authority Meeting - Feb 3, 2026
Resident Jeff Weaver urged the council to push the county to adopt an alternative landfill plan that caps the site, captures 100% of methane, and generates up to 20 megawatts — enough to power every home in town.
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