Overview
Bellam Blvd LF, also known as San Rafael LF, is an operational landfill in San Rafael, California, serving Marin County. It manages municipal solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
Bellam Blvd LF, also known as San Rafael LF, is an operational landfill located in San Rafael, California, within Marin County. The facility manages municipal solid waste for the surrounding community, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. As a landfill in California, it also complies with state-specific environmental regulations aimed at reducing emissions and protecting groundwater. The landfill's technical operations include waste disposal and compaction, with systems for landfill gas collection and leachate management typical of modern facilities in the United States. Landfills in this region often handle hundreds of thousands of tons annually, reflecting the waste generation of suburban and urban areas in Marin County. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. Environmentally, the landfill plays a critical role in managing local waste streams while mitigating impacts through gas collection systems that reduce methane emissions and leachate controls to protect nearby groundwater. Its location near San Rafael and proximity to residential areas necessitates careful operational management to minimize community impacts such as traffic and odors. The facility contributes to regional waste management infrastructure and supports recycling and diversion goals.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in Marin County, California, a region with a Mediterranean climate and significant ecological value, including nearby wetlands and waterways. Key environmental considerations for this landfill include methane leakage from decomposing waste, which is addressed through gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the area's proximity to San Francisco Bay. Community proximity requires careful traffic management and odor control to minimize local impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Bellam Blvd LF, also known as San Rafael LF, is located south of Bellam Boulevard and east of Wilson Avenue in San Rafael, California, USA.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, Bellam Blvd LF accepts household and commercial waste, operating under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
Bellam Blvd LF is currently operational, serving the waste management needs of Marin County and the San Rafael area.
Landfills in California must comply with US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste, as well as state-specific rules under the California Integrated Waste Management Act and air quality regulations for landfill gas emissions.
The landfill employs landfill gas collection systems to reduce methane emissions and leachate management systems to protect groundwater, in compliance with federal and state environmental regulations.
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