Apex landfill facts for kids
Apex Regional Landfill is a landfill located in Clark County, Nevada. It is the largest landfill in the world by area and volume. At its peak, it can accept 13.6 Mg of waste per day. It is expected to be able to accept waste for over 250 years at current rates. It is owned by Republic Services. It is located just outside the city limits of North Las Vegas.
Located northeast of I-15 near the junction with U.S. Route 93, the Apex Landfill is 9 km2. Republic Services owns and operates the landfill. Arrolime, Nevada is located about 2 miles northeast of Apex.
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