AEROJET PLANT 2 Landfill - Rancho Cordova, California Solid Waste Management

AEROJET PLANT 2 is an operational landfill located in Rancho Cordova, California, United States. Situated in Sacramento County, this facility manages solid waste for the region, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills. As a landfill in California, AEROJET PLANT 2 is subject to state and federal regulations governing landfill gas management, leachate control, and groundwater monitoring. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill, which typically involves waste disposal with engineered systems for environmental protection. The landfill plays a key role in the local waste management infrastructure of Sacramento County. Its operational status ensures continued service for the community, with environmental safeguards required under the Clean Air Act for landfill gas emissions and California's stringent solid waste regulations.

Landfills in California, including AEROJET PLANT 2, must manage landfill gas to reduce methane emissions and control odors. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the proximity to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Community proximity and truck traffic are also key environmental considerations in Rancho Cordova.