Big Bear - Mt Doble Landfill: Municipal Solid Waste Landfill in Big Bear, California

Big Bear - Mt Doble Landfill is a municipal solid waste landfill located at 38550 Holcomb Valley Rd, Big Bear, California, within San Bernardino County. The facility is operational and serves the local community's waste disposal needs, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. The landfill operates under the NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. In California, landfills must comply with stringent state regulations, including the California Integrated Waste Management Act, which emphasizes waste diversion and landfill gas management. Typical operations include waste compaction, daily cover, and leachate collection systems to manage environmental impacts. As a landfill in a mountainous region near Big Bear Lake, the facility faces unique environmental considerations such as groundwater protection and methane gas management. Landfill gas collection systems are commonly employed to reduce methane emissions and may be used for energy generation. The facility plays a key role in regional waste management, supporting the community's sanitation needs.

The Big Bear area is a mountainous region with sensitive ecosystems, including forests and lakes. Landfills in such areas must prioritize leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the proximity to Big Bear Lake. Methane leakage from landfill gas is a concern, and gas collection systems are typically required to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling also factor into environmental management.