Arbuckle Dump Landfill - Solid Waste Management in Arbuckle, California

Arbuckle Dump is a landfill facility located in Arbuckle, California, within Colusa County. As an operational solid waste management site, it serves the local community by providing waste disposal services. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. Operating in California, Arbuckle Dump must comply with stringent state regulations, including the California Integrated Waste Management Act and the California Code of Regulations for solid waste facilities. At the federal level, it falls under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. These regulations govern landfill gas collection, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. The landfill plays a key role in managing waste from Arbuckle and surrounding areas. Its operational status indicates ongoing service to the community, with environmental safeguards in place to mitigate risks such as methane emissions and groundwater contamination. The facility's location in a rural agricultural region influences its waste stream and operational practices.

Arbuckle Dump is situated in a rural area of Colusa County, California, where agriculture is a primary land use. The local environmental context includes proximity to groundwater resources and agricultural lands, making leachate management and groundwater monitoring critical. Landfill gas collection systems are typically required to control methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling are also considerations for this facility.