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Site Summary:

The Western Elite Class III Industrial Solid Waste Disposal Site (Permit #SW 277) comprises approximately 83 acres. Wastes accepted by the landfill originate primarily from the Southern Nevada area. The facility is authorized to accept the following industrial wastes in accordance with the approved waste characterization plan:

  • Construction and Demolition Wastes - Rubbish as defined by NAC 444.612
  • Automobile Shredder Residue
  • Waste Tires
  • Industrial Wash Water Sump and Grease Trap Wastes
  • Asbestos
  • Water Treatment Plant Solids/Biosolids
  • Pulp and Paper Solids
  • View waste disposal sign

The construction and operation of the Class III facility comprises one industrial solid waste landfill unit, contiguous land, structures, and other appurtenances and improvements for the disposal of waste as approved by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection. The landfill is a lined facility with a leachate collection system. The permit to operate provides that interim and final cover will be installed concurrently with ongoing operations. Western Elite Inc. will perform groundwater-monitoring, closure, and post closure care in accordance with Permit #277 issued by the State of Nevada. The facility was approved to begin accepting waste on 12/2/2005.

Site Location - The Western Elite Facility is located adjacent to U.S. Hwy 93, Mile Marker 8, Lincoln County, NV, approximately 60 miles north of Las Vegas. In Lincoln County, Nevada 45 miles north of the intersection of Hwy 15 and 93 (Section 25, Township 11S, Range 62E, MDB & M).

Resource Documents
    Agency Contact Information
    Regulatory Contact
    Permitting Engineer
    Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
    Bureau of Waste Management
    Solid Waste Facilities Branch
    901 S. Stewart St., Suite 4001
    Carson City, NV 89701-5249
    (775) 687 4670
    Facility Contact
    Facility Contact
    Western Elite, Inc.,
    6345 East Bonanza Road
    Las Vegas Nevada 89110

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