ALPINE BURNSITE 2 Landfill - Alpine, California Solid Waste Management

ALPINE BURNSITE 2 is a landfill facility located at 10043 Chocolate Summit Dr., Alpine, California, within San Diego County. The facility is operational and handles solid waste disposal for the surrounding region. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the local waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act (CAA) for landfill gas emissions. California also imposes stringent state-level requirements for landfill operations, including leachate management and methane monitoring. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. Landfills like ALPINE BURNSITE 2 are significant for managing community waste but also pose environmental considerations such as methane generation, leachate control, and proximity to residential areas. Proper gas collection and groundwater monitoring are essential to mitigate risks. The facility contributes to the regional waste management network in Southern California.

Landfills in California, including ALPINE BURNSITE 2, operate in a region with Mediterranean climate and varying proximity to residential communities. Key environmental concerns include methane leakage from decomposing waste, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, and leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. The facility's location in Alpine, a semi-rural area, may involve considerations of traffic and odor for nearby residents. Regulatory oversight by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) and local air districts ensures compliance with landfill gas collection and leachate treatment standards.