YOLO COUNTY, CA (MPG) - The Yolo County Central Landfill invites the community to attend a special 50-Year Anniversary Celebration Event on July 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., alongside the Blue Barn Thrift Store for their 50% Off Sale, located at 44090 County Road 28H in Woodland.

The Yolo County Central Landfill opened its gates on July 14, 1975, at which time its sole purpose was to provide a regional solution to waste disposal.

Over the last 50 years, Yolo County has invested in innovative infrastructure, expanded recycling and composting operations, and prioritized the top of the waste hierarchy in waste reduction through initiatives such as the Big Blue Barn Thrift Store and by supporting numerous Extended Producer Responsibility legislative efforts.

“At 50, our emphasis has shifted to what legacy we want to leave behind,” stated District 3 Yolo County Board of Supervisors, Chair Mary Vixie-Sandy. “Even though the landfill still has 99 years of capacity left, we still plan to continue to grow in the areas of environmental sustainability and materials management, making this not just one of the best landfills in California but in the nation.”

Looking ahead, a new gas-to-energy facility is planned for 2026 to enhance methane capture and energy production.

To learn more about the landfill, visit www.YoloCounty.gov.