1 Connecticut Street and 16th Street Landfill - San Francisco, California Solid Waste Management

1 Connecticut Street and 16th Street is an operational landfill located in San Francisco, California, United States. It manages solid waste for the surrounding urban area, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills. The facility is situated in a densely populated city, highlighting its role in local waste management infrastructure. As a landfill, the facility is subject to federal regulations including RCRA Subtitle D and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. These regulations govern leachate management, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas collection to mitigate methane emissions. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill, typically handling municipal solid waste from residential and commercial sources. The landfill's location in San Francisco, a major urban center, underscores its importance in managing the city's waste stream. Proper operation is critical to minimize environmental impacts such as groundwater contamination and air emissions. The facility contributes to the region's waste diversion and disposal capacity, supporting public health and environmental protection.

The landfill operates in an urban setting with proximity to residential areas and the San Francisco Bay. Key environmental considerations include landfill gas management to reduce methane leakage, leachate control to protect groundwater, and traffic impacts from waste hauling. The facility must comply with stringent California regulations, which often exceed federal standards, to minimize its ecological footprint.