Overview
AMERICAN CANYON LEVEE DS is an operational landfill in Napa, California, serving the region's solid waste management needs. It operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D and California's stringent landfill regulations.
AMERICAN CANYON LEVEE DS is a landfill facility located in Napa, California, United States. It is currently operational and plays a key role in the region's solid waste disposal infrastructure. The facility is situated in Napa County, an area known for its agricultural and wine-producing economy, which influences local waste streams. As a landfill, this facility is subject to US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. California imposes additional state-level standards for landfill operation, including methane monitoring and leachate control. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a Solid Waste Landfill, typically handling municipal and non-hazardous industrial waste. The landfill's location in Napa County places it in a region with significant environmental considerations, including proximity to groundwater resources and residential areas. Proper management of landfill gas and leachate is critical to minimize environmental impact. The facility contributes to the local waste management system, serving communities in Napa and surrounding areas.
Environmental context
The landfill's location in Napa County, California, involves environmental considerations typical of solid waste facilities in the region. Groundwater protection is a priority due to the area's agricultural reliance on aquifers. Landfill gas management, including methane capture, is regulated under the Clean Air Act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Proximity to residential and agricultural areas requires careful traffic and odor management. California's stringent environmental regulations further govern leachate treatment and monitoring to prevent contamination of local waterways.
Frequently asked questions
AMERICAN CANYON LEVEE DS is located in Napa, California, United States, at approximately 1000 ft south of American Canyon.
As a landfill classified under NAICS 562212, AMERICAN CANYON LEVEE DS typically accepts municipal solid waste and non-hazardous industrial waste, subject to local and federal regulations.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. California also imposes state-specific standards for landfill operation and environmental protection.
Landfill gas, primarily methane, is managed through collection systems and flaring or energy recovery, as required by the Clean Air Act and state regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odors.
Landfills are a key component of California's solid waste management system, handling residual waste after recycling and composting. They are regulated to minimize environmental impact through leachate control, gas management, and groundwater monitoring.
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