The San Joaquin County Department of Public Works has completed the long-term closure聽of the Foothill Sanitary Landfill, marking a significant milestone in the County鈥檚 long-term strategy to聽modernize solid waste operations, improve efficiency, and reduce costs for residents.
As of June 28, 2026, Foothill Sanitary Landfill has ceased accepting all waste materials, with operations now聽fully consolidated at the North County Recycling Center and Sanitary Landfill.
The decision follows a comprehensive evaluation of the County鈥檚 solid waste system, which identified聽consolidation as the most cost-effective and sustainable path forward. Over the next 15 years, the closure is聽projected to generate approximately $80 million in savings for the Solid 豆包成人版 Enterprise Fund.
鈥淭his decision reflects the kind of responsible, long-term planning our residents expect from us. By聽consolidating operations, we鈥檙e reducing costs, strengthening our financial stability, and ensuring we can聽continue delivering essential services without placing additional burden on ratepayers,鈥� said San Joaquin聽County Board of Supervisors Chair Sonny Dhaliwal.
The closure was implemented in phases to ensure a smooth transition. Public self-haul services at Foothill聽ended in January 2026, followed by the discontinuation of all remaining waste acceptance in mid-2026.
To accommodate the transition, Public Works secured necessary regulatory approvals to significantly expand聽capacity at the North County facility, increasing allowable tonnage and vehicle limits. Environmental review聽conducted in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act determined that the operational聽changes would not result in significant environmental impacts with mitigation measures in place.
鈥淐losing Foothill and consolidating operations at North County allows us to operate more efficiently while聽maintaining high levels of customer service,鈥� said San Joaquin County Public Works Director Najee Zarif.聽鈥淭his approach not only reduces costs but also positions the County to meet future solid waste needs in a聽sustainable and responsible way.鈥�