Overview
Tulare County Public Works operates a hazardous waste treatment facility in Earlimart, California. The plant supports regional waste management under US EPA RCRA regulations.
Tulare County Public Works is a hazardous waste treatment facility located at Road 136 and Avenue 72 in Earlimart, California. Serving Tulare County, the plant is operational and plays a key role in managing hazardous waste streams from local industries and communities. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Department of Toxic Substances Control. As a hazardous waste treatment facility, it likely employs physical, chemical, or biological processes to treat hazardous materials, reducing their toxicity or volume before disposal. The plant's NAICS code 562219 corresponds to 'Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal,' indicating a focus on treatment rather than landfilling. In California, such facilities must comply with RCRA Subtitle C regulations for hazardous waste management, as well as state-specific requirements under the California Hazardous Waste Control Law. The facility's location in the San Joaquin Valley places it in an agriculturally intensive region, where hazardous waste may arise from pesticide use, industrial activities, and manufacturing. Proper treatment of these wastes is critical to protecting local groundwater and air quality. The plant contributes to the circular economy by enabling safe recycling or disposal of hazardous materials, supporting public health and environmental sustainability in Tulare County.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the San Joaquin Valley, a region with significant agricultural activity and associated hazardous waste generation from pesticides and fertilizers. Groundwater protection is a key concern, as the valley relies on aquifers for drinking and irrigation. Air quality is also a factor, with the area facing challenges from particulate matter and volatile organic compounds. The plant's treatment processes must manage emissions and leachate to minimize environmental impact, aligning with California's stringent environmental regulations.
Frequently asked questions
Tulare County Public Works is located at Road 136 and Avenue 72 in Earlimart, California, United States.
The facility treats hazardous waste, as classified under the Hazwaste Treatment plant type. It handles materials regulated under RCRA Subtitle C.
Hazardous waste treatment in California is regulated by the US EPA under RCRA Subtitle C and by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control under the California Hazardous Waste Control Law.
Treatment reduces the toxicity or volume of hazardous waste, preventing contamination of soil, water, and air. Facilities must manage emissions and leachate to comply with environmental standards.
The facility's NAICS code is 562219, which corresponds to 'Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal' but is used here for hazardous waste treatment operations.
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