Benson Ridge Landfill - Kelseyville, California Solid Waste Management

Benson Ridge is an operational landfill located at 7260 29 Highway in Kelseyville, Lake County, California. It manages solid waste for the surrounding region under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and California state environmental standards. As a landfill facility, Benson Ridge operates under the US EPA's Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas management, which require gas collection and control systems to reduce methane emissions. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill, subject to leachate management and groundwater monitoring requirements to protect local water resources. The landfill plays a key role in the waste management infrastructure of Lake County, providing disposal capacity for the community. Its location in a rural area near Clear Lake raises considerations for groundwater protection and methane gas management, typical for landfills in seismically active regions of California.

The facility is situated in a seismically active region near Clear Lake, California's largest freshwater lake. Landfill operations must address methane leakage through gas collection systems and leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. Proximity to agricultural and residential areas requires careful traffic management and odor control. California's stringent landfill regulations, including AB 32 for greenhouse gas reduction, further influence operational practices.