Overview
AUBURN SANITARY LANDFILL SITE is an operational landfill in Auburn, California, serving Placer County. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D and California regulations.
AUBURN SANITARY LANDFILL SITE is an operational landfill located on Shale Ridge Road, 1 mile east of Highway in Auburn, Placer County, California. As a landfill facility, it accepts municipal solid waste for disposal, serving the local community and surrounding areas. The facility operates under the jurisdiction of California's stringent environmental regulations. The landfill operates under the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D framework for municipal solid waste landfills, which governs design, operation, and closure. California's Title 27 regulations impose additional requirements for liner systems, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill. Typical operations include waste compaction, daily cover, and landfill gas management. This landfill plays a key role in Placer County's waste management infrastructure. Proper landfill gas collection and leachate management are critical to minimize methane emissions and protect groundwater. The facility's location in a semi-rural area near Auburn requires careful community engagement and traffic management. Ongoing monitoring ensures compliance with environmental standards.
Environmental context
The Auburn Sanitary Landfill Site is situated in the Sierra Nevada foothills, an area with Mediterranean climate and seasonal rainfall. Key environmental considerations include landfill gas generation (methane) requiring collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. Proximity to residential areas and local roads necessitates traffic and odor control measures. California's strict regulations mandate groundwater monitoring and liner integrity testing.
Frequently asked questions
AUBURN SANITARY LANDFILL SITE is located on Shale Ridge Road, 1 mile east of Highway in Auburn, Placer County, California, USA.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, it accepts household and commercial solid waste for disposal, operating under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and California's Title 27 regulations, which require liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management.
Environmental management includes landfill gas collection systems to reduce methane emissions, leachate collection and treatment to protect groundwater, and regular monitoring of groundwater quality and air emissions as required by permits.
The landfill provides essential solid waste disposal services for Auburn and Placer County, supporting public health and sanitation. It is part of the regional waste management infrastructure.
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