Test Your Landfill Knowledge

1. Batteries are allowed to be dropped off in the landfill?

Yes, batteries can be dropped off in the landfill.

No, batteries can only be dropped off at the Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility (located outside of the landfill).

Both, batteries can be dropped off at the landfill disposal site and at the Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility.

B.) No, batteries and other hazardous materials are absolutely not allowed in the Miramar Landfill. All hazardous waste must be taken to the Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility.

Explanation

B.) No, batteries and other hazardous materials are absolutely not allowed in the Miramar Landfill. All hazardous waste must be taken to the Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility.

2. City of San Diego residents can pick up mulch, compost and wood chips for free?

True

False

A.)True, City of San Diego residents may self-load up to two cubic yards of compost or mulch for free with proof of residency.

Explanation

A.)True, City of San Diego residents may self-load up to two cubic yards of compost or mulch for free with proof of residency.

3. 90% of the gases produced from the landfill are used as fuel to power the electrical generators?

True

False

A.) True, methane, a greenhouse gas, produced as a byproduct of the landfill, is captured and used to provide 90% of the fuel to power electrical generators at the Metropolitan Biosolids Center and North City Water Reclamation Plant to total 10MW.

Explanation

A.) True, methane, a greenhouse gas, produced as a byproduct of the landfill, is captured and used to provide 90% of the fuel to power electrical generators at the Metropolitan Biosolids Center and North City Water Reclamation Plant to total 10MW.

4. The landfill uses a liner design which essentially forms a giant trash bag?

True

False

A.) True, this liner system serves to encapsulate the refuse within multiple layers of impervious material, including clay soil and polyethylene, a hard but flexible plastic sheeting which is heat-fused together, essentially forming a huge trash bag.

Explanation

A.) True, this liner system serves to encapsulate the refuse within multiple layers of impervious material, including clay soil and polyethylene, a hard but flexible plastic sheeting which is heat-fused together, essentially forming a huge trash bag.

5. When is the landfill scheduled for closure?

2019

2011

1992

2016

A.)According to Miramar Landfill's PIO Jose Ysea, the projected closure date for the landfill is 2019.

Explanation

A.)According to Miramar Landfill's PIO Jose Ysea, the projected closure date for the landfill is 2019.

6. This year the Miramar Landfill will be celebrating its 50^th anniversary?

True

False

A.) True, the Miramar Landfill opened in 1959 so this year marks the landfills 50th anniversary.

Explanation

A.) True, the Miramar Landfill opened in 1959 so this year marks the landfills 50th anniversary.

7. Radioactive material is allowed at the Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility?

True

False

B.) False, radioactive material along with lead waste, asbestos waste,compressed gas cylinders, explosives and PCBs are not allowed to be disposed of in the landfill or the Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility.

Explanation

B.) False, radioactive material along with lead waste, asbestos waste,compressed gas cylinders, explosives and PCBs are not allowed to be disposed of in the landfill or the Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility.

8. Bioacoustics as well as stuffed seagulls are placed in deathlike positions around the landfill to frighten birds?

Birds are not a problem at the landfill.

Only, stuffed seagulls are placed are placed in the deathlike positions around the landfill.

Only, bioacoustics are positioned around the landfill to frighten off birds.

Both bioacoustics and stuffed seagulls in the deathlike position are used to frighten off birds.

D.) Yes, both bioacoustics and stuffed seagulls in the deathlike position are used to frighten off birds. Because the landfill is adjacent to Miramar Air Station seagulls, ravens and other birds attracted to food waste found the landfill could get sucked into jet engines. This endangers pilot's lives and can damage sophisticated and costly flight equipment.

Explanation

D.) Yes, both bioacoustics and stuffed seagulls in the deathlike position are used to frighten off birds. Because the landfill is adjacent to Miramar Air Station seagulls, ravens and other birds attracted to food waste found the landfill could get sucked into jet engines. This endangers pilot's lives and can damage sophisticated and costly flight equipment.

9. What year was the landfill originally planned to close?

1993

1992

2006

2005

B.) The landfill was originally supposed to close in 1992 and now the projected closure date is 2019.

Explanation

B.) The landfill was originally supposed to close in 1992 and now the projected closure date is 2019.

10. How many tons of waste is dumped into the landfill each year?

2 million tons

839,000 tons

1.1 million tons