Overview
ANTIOCH DISPOSAL SERVICE LANDFILL / LYNCH SITE is an operational landfill in Antioch, California, serving Contra Costa County. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D and California regulations.
ANTIOCH DISPOSAL SERVICE LANDFILL / LYNCH SITE is an operational landfill located in Antioch, California, within Contra Costa County. As a solid waste management facility, it plays a key role in regional waste disposal for the San Francisco Bay Area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and California's stringent environmental standards. The landfill is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill). The facility's scale is typical for a regional landfill serving a suburban and industrial area. Operations include waste placement, compaction, and daily cover, with systems for leachate management and landfill gas collection to mitigate environmental impacts. The facility's location in the Bay Area places it in a region with high population density and strict air quality regulations. Landfill gas management is critical for reducing methane emissions, and leachate control protects local groundwater. The facility contributes to community waste management while adhering to California's comprehensive environmental laws.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in the San Francisco Bay Area, a region with Mediterranean climate and significant groundwater resources. Key environmental considerations include methane generation from decomposing waste, which requires gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is essential to prevent contamination of local aquifers, and the facility's proximity to residential areas necessitates traffic and odor controls. California's stringent regulations under the California Air Resources Board and the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) govern these aspects.
Frequently asked questions
The landfill is located at SE Somersville Rd / James Donlan in Antioch, California, within Contra Costa County.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, it accepts household, commercial, and non-hazardous industrial waste, subject to local and federal regulations.
The facility is currently operational, actively receiving waste and managing disposal operations.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, California's Title 27 regulations, and local air quality rules for landfill gas emissions.
Environmental management includes landfill gas collection systems to reduce methane, leachate collection and treatment to protect groundwater, and daily cover to minimize odors and litter.
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