14TH AVENUE LANDFILL - Sacramento, California Solid Waste Landfill

14TH AVENUE LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill located in Sacramento, California, United States. Situated on the north side of 14th Avenue, this facility manages municipal solid waste for the Sacramento area and operates under the jurisdiction of California's stringent environmental regulations. As a landfill, the facility is subject to US EPA RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills, which govern liner systems, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring. California's regulatory framework often exceeds federal requirements, particularly regarding landfill gas management and methane emission controls. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill, likely handling significant tonnage typical of an urban-serving landfill. This landfill plays a critical role in Sacramento's waste management infrastructure, providing disposal capacity for residential and commercial waste. Its proximity to urban areas necessitates careful management of environmental impacts, including landfill gas collection for energy recovery or flaring, and leachate treatment to protect local groundwater resources.

Landfills in California, including 14TH AVENUE LANDFILL, operate under strict regulations to mitigate environmental impacts. Key concerns include methane leakage from landfill gas, which is a potent greenhouse gas, and leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. The facility's location in an urban area also raises considerations for community proximity, traffic from waste hauling vehicles, and odor control. California's landfill gas regulations require active gas collection systems at larger landfills to reduce emissions and potentially generate energy.