Overview
Black Stone Mine is an operational landfill in Calaveras, California, United States. It serves the San Joaquin County area as a solid waste management facility.
Black Stone Mine is an operational landfill located at 7913 HWY 12 in Calaveras, California, within San Joaquin County. As a landfill facility, it plays a key role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure, accepting municipal solid waste for disposal. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, and California's stringent state regulations. Landfills in California are subject to comprehensive monitoring for landfill gas and leachate management to minimize environmental impact. Black Stone Mine contributes to the local community by providing essential waste disposal services. Its location in San Joaquin County places it within a region with significant agricultural and urban activity, making proper waste management critical for protecting local groundwater and air quality.
Environmental context
Landfills in California, such as Black Stone Mine, must manage landfill gas (primarily methane) through collection and control systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is also critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the facility's proximity to agricultural areas and potential water resources. Community proximity and truck traffic are additional environmental considerations for this site.
Frequently asked questions
Black Stone Mine landfill is located at 7913 HWY 12, Calaveras, California 95207, United States.
As a landfill, Black Stone Mine accepts municipal solid waste for disposal, operating under EPA and California regulations.
It is an operational facility in San Joaquin County.
Landfills in California must comply with EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste, the Clean Air Act for landfill gas, and state-specific regulations for leachate and groundwater monitoring.
Landfills like Black Stone Mine typically employ landfill gas collection systems to reduce methane emissions and leachate management systems to protect groundwater, in line with regulatory requirements.
Other Landfill plants in United States · 6 nearby