Beale Air Force Base Landfill No. 1 - Operational Landfill in Beale A F B, California

Beale Air Force Base Landfill No. 1 is an operational solid waste landfill located on Beale Air Force Base in Yuba County, California. The facility serves the military installation and surrounding area, managing municipal solid waste in compliance with federal and state regulations. As a landfill operating in the United States, this facility is subject to US EPA RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills, including requirements for liner systems, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. It also falls under Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas collection and control, which aim to reduce methane emissions. The landfill's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill facility. The landfill plays a critical role in managing waste generated by the air force base, supporting its operational readiness and environmental stewardship. Proper landfill management at this site helps protect local groundwater resources and air quality in the surrounding Yuba County area.

The landfill is located in a region with a Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. This climate influences leachate generation and landfill gas production. Proximity to groundwater resources necessitates robust leachate management systems to prevent contamination. The facility's location on a military base also requires careful management of traffic and community proximity to minimize impacts on base operations and local residents.