EXXONMOBILC/O ETIC - Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility in Newark, California

EXXONMOBILC/O ETIC is a hazardous waste treatment facility located at 5835 Thornton Ave, Newark, California, in Alameda County. The facility is operational and serves the industrial and commercial sectors of the San Francisco Bay Area, handling hazardous waste streams under the classification NAICS 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal). As a hazwaste treatment plant, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). It is subject to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle C, which governs the treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste. The facility likely employs treatment technologies such as chemical stabilization, neutralization, or incineration to manage hazardous materials. The facility plays a critical role in managing hazardous waste generated by local industries, including manufacturing, chemical processing, and petroleum refining. Its operations help reduce the environmental and public health risks associated with hazardous waste, ensuring compliance with stringent state and federal regulations. The facility's location in an industrial area of Newark underscores its integration into the regional waste management infrastructure.

The facility is situated in Newark, California, within the San Francisco Bay Area, a region with dense industrial activity and a high population density. Hazardous waste treatment facilities in this area must manage risks such as groundwater contamination from leachate, air emissions from treatment processes, and proximity to residential communities. The facility's compliance with RCRA Subtitle C and DTSC regulations is essential to mitigate these risks and protect local ecosystems, including the nearby San Francisco Bay.