Secrets of the Mega Landfill: Unveiling the Hidden World of Trash

💼California's mega landfill handles nearly a million trash bags worth of garbage every day.

🌎The landfill is one of the largest waste destinations in the world, receiving trash from all over southern California.

🚛Every haulage company pays to unleash their loads at the landfill, with Mimi, the supervisor, earning a quarter of a million dollars every day.

🌟The landfill operation requires careful coordination to prevent accidents and keep the traffic of garbage trucks flowing smoothly.

🔥With mountains of trash reaching an elevation of 40 to 60 feet in just a few years, the landscape is constantly changing.

How much trash does California's mega landfill handle each day?

—The landfill deals with nearly a million trash bags worth of garbage every day.

Where does the trash come from?

—Trash is received from all over southern California, making it one of the largest waste destinations in the world.

How much does the landfill make in a day?

—Supervisor Mimi earns a staggering quarter of a million dollars every day from the haulage companies that pay to unleash their loads at the landfill.

How does the landfill handle the influx of garbage trucks?

—It requires careful coordination and the expertise of Waste Inspector Chris, who ensures the smooth flow of traffic and safety at the landfill.

How much has the landscape changed over the years?

—The elevation of the trash has risen by 40 to 60 feet in just a few years, resulting in a constantly changing landscape.

00:01California's mega landfill handles more waste than ever before, making it the front line in the global war on waste.

02:14The landfill receives nearly a million trash bags worth of garbage every day.

07:40The landfill covers a massive 725-acre site and deals with 8,500 tons of trash daily.

09:07The landfill is one of the largest waste destinations in the world, receiving trash from all over southern California.

13:32Supervisor Mimi earns a quarter of a million dollars every day from haulage companies paying to unleash their loads at the landfill.

12:38Waste Inspector Chris ensures that hazardous materials are not being dumped at the landfill.

14:23Trash is constantly piling up, leading to a constantly changing landscape with elevation rising by 40 to 60 feet in just a few years.

14:39The landfill's team ensures the smooth flow of traffic and safety, managing chaos during busy times.