Overview
ADIN DISPOSAL SITE is an operational landfill in Adin, California, serving Modoc County. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D and California regulations.
ADIN DISPOSAL SITE is a landfill facility located in Adin, California, within Modoc County. As a solid waste management facility, it serves the local community by providing disposal services for municipal solid waste. The site operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and California's stringent state regulations. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill). Landfills of this type typically handle waste from surrounding rural and agricultural areas. The site's location in a sparsely populated region suggests a smaller scale operation compared to urban landfills. Environmental considerations for ADIN DISPOSAL SITE include landfill gas management and leachate control. As with all modern landfills in the US, it is required to have gas collection and monitoring systems to mitigate methane emissions. The site's proximity to groundwater sources necessitates careful leachate management to prevent contamination. The facility plays a key role in local waste management infrastructure.
Environmental context
The ADIN DISPOSAL SITE operates in a rural area of Modoc County, California, where the primary environmental concerns include groundwater protection and methane emissions. Landfills in this region must comply with California's strict landfill gas regulations, which require gas collection and control systems. Leachate management is critical due to the potential for groundwater contamination in the surrounding agricultural landscape. The facility's location away from major population centers reduces community exposure to odors and traffic.
Frequently asked questions
ADIN DISPOSAL SITE is located on Highway 139, 1 mile south of Adin, in Modoc County, California, USA.
As a landfill, ADIN DISPOSAL SITE accepts municipal solid waste from the local community and surrounding areas in Modoc County.
ADIN DISPOSAL SITE operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and California's state regulations, including landfill gas and leachate management requirements.
The facility is required to implement landfill gas collection and monitoring systems to reduce methane emissions, and leachate management systems to protect groundwater, in compliance with state and federal regulations.
ADIN DISPOSAL SITE is currently operational, providing ongoing solid waste disposal services to the Adin area.
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