Overview
ARCATA LUMBER COMPANY (AKA ARCATA REDWOOD #1) is an operational landfill in Smith River, California, United States. It serves the local community under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste disposal.
ARCATA LUMBER COMPANY (AKA ARCATA REDWOOD #1) is a landfill facility located in Smith River, Del Norte County, California, United States. The facility is currently operational and handles solid waste disposal for the surrounding area, classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. As a landfill in California, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. California also has stringent state-level regulations for landfill operations, including methane monitoring and leachate management. The facility's location in a rural area near the Smith River suggests potential groundwater proximity concerns. The landfill plays a key role in managing solid waste for the local community in Del Norte County. Its operational status indicates ongoing waste disposal services, with environmental considerations including landfill gas collection and leachate control to protect nearby water resources and air quality.
Environmental context
The landfill is located near the Smith River in a rural area of Del Norte County, California. Proximity to the river raises considerations for leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. Methane generation from decomposing waste requires gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act standards. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling are additional factors for local environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Smith River, Del Norte County, California, United States, near the Smith River.
As a landfill classified under NAICS 562212, it accepts solid waste, likely including municipal solid waste from the local area.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules, as well as California state regulations for landfill operations.
Landfills typically use liners and leachate collection systems to protect groundwater, and gas collection systems to capture methane for energy or flaring.
NAICS 562212 is the code for solid waste landfills, indicating the facility is primarily engaged in waste disposal via landfilling.
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