Risk: Medium Landfill Operational

American Forest Products Dump - Operational Landfill in Twain Harte, California

TWAIN HARTE, California, United States

Overview

American Forest Products Dump is an operational landfill in Twain Harte, California, serving the Tuolumne County area. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.

American Forest Products Dump is an operational landfill located on Forest Road 3N01 in Twain Harte, California, within Tuolumne County. As a solid waste management facility, it handles municipal and industrial waste for the local community and surrounding region. The landfill operates under the jurisdiction of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. The landfill's location in a forested area suggests it may handle moderate volumes of waste. Regulatory oversight includes compliance with RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, which mandates liner systems, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring. California's stringent environmental standards further require landfill gas management and methane monitoring to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. American Forest Products Dump plays a key role in waste disposal for Twain Harte and Tuolumne County. Its operational status ensures continued service for local waste management needs. The facility's proximity to forested land underscores the importance of leachate control and fire prevention measures. As part of California's waste management infrastructure, it contributes to the state's broader goals of reducing landfill waste and promoting recycling and diversion programs.

Environmental context

The landfill is situated in a forested region of Tuolumne County, California, where groundwater protection is critical due to the area's hydrology. Leachate management and methane capture are key environmental concerns, as the facility must comply with EPA landfill gas rules and California's stringent air quality standards. Community proximity and truck traffic along Forest Road 3N01 also require careful management to minimize local impacts.

Frequently asked questions

American Forest Products Dump is located on Forest Road 3N01 in Twain Harte, California, within Tuolumne County, United States.

As a landfill, American Forest Products Dump accepts municipal solid waste and non-hazardous industrial waste, operating under NAICS code 562212.

The facility is regulated by the US Environmental Protection Agency under RCRA Subtitle D and by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle).

California landfills must comply with RCRA Subtitle D standards, including liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management to reduce methane emissions.

The facility is required to implement landfill gas collection and control systems under EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) to capture methane and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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