National Register of Historic Places
Fresno Sanitary Landfill
Fresno Sanitary Landfill is a historic place in Fresno, Fresno County, California, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on August 7, 2001, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 01001050.
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Fresno Sanitary Landfill
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About this place
What is Fresno Sanitary Landfill?
Fresno Municipal Sanitary Landfill in Fresno, California, was the first modern landfill in the U.S., pioneering the use of trenching, compacting, and daily burial to combat rodent and debris problems. It became a model for other landfills around the country, and one of the longest-lived. The landfill was operated by the City of Fresno from 1937 until 1987, when it was closed. At that time, the landfill had reached the size of 145 acres (0.59 km2).
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Listing details
- Name
- Fresno Sanitary Landfill
- City
- Fresno
- County
- Fresno County
- State
- California
- Listed on the National Register
- August 7, 2001
- NRIS reference number
- 01001050
- Resource type
- site
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 36.69985, -119.82919
When was Fresno Sanitary Landfill listed on the National Register?
Fresno Sanitary Landfill was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 7, 2001.
Where is Fresno Sanitary Landfill located?
Fresno Sanitary Landfill is located in Fresno, Fresno County, California at approximately 36.69985, -119.82919. See the map above.
Is Fresno Sanitary Landfill a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Fresno Sanitary Landfill is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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