Overview
AZUSA CITY SIERRA MADRE LANDFILL is an operational landfill in Azusa, California, serving the Los Angeles County area. It manages municipal solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
AZUSA CITY SIERRA MADRE LANDFILL is an operational landfill located in Azusa, California, within Los Angeles County. As a solid waste management facility, it plays a key role in the region's waste disposal infrastructure, handling municipal solid waste from the surrounding communities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. California's stringent environmental standards further govern its operations, particularly regarding landfill gas collection and leachate management. The landfill's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. Located in the San Gabriel Valley, the landfill serves a densely populated urban area. Its environmental significance includes managing methane emissions through gas collection systems and protecting groundwater through liner and leachate management systems. The facility contributes to the region's waste management capacity while adhering to state and federal environmental regulations.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in a semi-arid climate in the San Gabriel Valley, near the San Gabriel Mountains. Proximity to residential areas and groundwater resources necessitates robust leachate management and methane gas collection to minimize environmental impact. The facility's operations are subject to California's strict landfill regulations, which require comprehensive monitoring of groundwater, surface water, and air emissions.
Frequently asked questions
AZUSA CITY SIERRA MADRE LANDFILL is located at S/O Sierra Madre Ave, Azusa, California 91702, in Los Angeles County, United States.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, it accepts household and commercial solid waste, operating under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
The landfill is currently operational, serving the Azusa area and surrounding communities in Los Angeles County.
The landfill must comply with US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, Clean Air Act landfill gas rules, and California state environmental regulations.
The landfill employs landfill gas collection systems to reduce methane emissions and leachate management systems to protect groundwater, in compliance with federal and state regulations.
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