Overview
BARBER PRIVATE DUMP is an operational landfill in Thornton, California, serving the San Joaquin County area. It is classified under NAICS 562212 for Solid Waste Landfill operations.
BARBER PRIVATE DUMP is a landfill facility located in Thornton, California, United States. Situated in San Joaquin County, the site is operational and serves the local solid waste management needs of the region. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers Solid Waste Landfills. As a landfill in California, BARBER PRIVATE DUMP operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. California also enforces state-specific standards through CalRecycle and local air quality management districts, which govern landfill gas collection, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. The facility plays a role in managing solid waste for the Thornton area and surrounding communities. Its environmental significance includes potential impacts from landfill gas emissions and leachate, which are regulated to protect air and water quality. The site's proximity to agricultural and rural areas underscores the importance of proper waste containment and monitoring.
Environmental context
The landfill is located in San Joaquin County, California, an area with a Mediterranean climate and significant agricultural activity. Key environmental considerations for this facility include landfill gas generation (primarily methane) and leachate production, which require collection and treatment systems to prevent air and groundwater contamination. Proximity to rural communities and agricultural land necessitates careful management of odors, traffic, and potential water quality impacts.
Frequently asked questions
BARBER PRIVATE DUMP is located in Thornton, San Joaquin County, California, United States, approximately 2 miles northeast of Thornton.
As a landfill classified under NAICS 562212, BARBER PRIVATE DUMP is designed for solid waste disposal, typically accepting municipal solid waste and non-hazardous industrial waste.
The facility operates under US EPA regulations including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act standards for landfill gas. California state regulations through CalRecycle and local air districts also apply.
Landfills in California are required to have gas collection and control systems to capture methane and reduce emissions. Specific details for BARBER PRIVATE DUMP are not publicly available, but typical systems include extraction wells and flares or energy recovery.
Landfills can generate methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and leachate that may contaminate groundwater. California regulations mandate gas collection, leachate treatment, and groundwater monitoring to mitigate these impacts.
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