Balcom Canyon II Landfill - Somis, California Solid Waste Management

Balcom Canyon II is a landfill facility located in Somis, California, within Ventura County. The facility is operational and handles solid waste disposal for the surrounding region, contributing to the area's waste management infrastructure. As a landfill in the United States, Balcom Canyon II operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. Additionally, California's stringent state regulations impose further requirements for landfill gas management, leachate control, and groundwater monitoring. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a Solid Waste Landfill. The environmental significance of Balcom Canyon II lies in its role in managing waste from Ventura County. Landfills of this scale must address key environmental factors such as methane gas collection to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, leachate management to protect groundwater, and community proximity considerations. The facility's location in a semi-rural area of California highlights the balance between waste disposal needs and environmental stewardship.

Balcom Canyon II is situated in a region with Mediterranean climate, where seasonal rainfall can influence leachate generation. The landfill must manage methane emissions through gas collection systems to comply with EPA's Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. Groundwater protection is critical due to the proximity of local aquifers, requiring robust leachate management and monitoring. Community proximity and truck traffic are also important considerations for this facility.