Overview
BOITANO SITE is an operational landfill in Sutter Creek, California, serving Amador County. It manages solid waste under U.S. EPA RCRA Subtitle D and state regulations.
BOITANO SITE is a landfill facility located on Mill Street in Sutter Creek, California, within Amador County. As an operational landfill, it plays a key role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure, handling municipal solid waste for the local community. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. Operating in California, BOITANO SITE must comply with stringent state and federal regulations, including the U.S. EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as the Clean Air Act's landfill gas emission standards. California's own Title 27 regulations impose additional requirements for landfill design, operation, and closure, including leachate management and groundwater monitoring. The landfill's location in the Sierra Nevada foothills presents specific environmental considerations, such as potential impacts on local water resources and air quality. Proper management of landfill gas and leachate is critical to minimize methane emissions and protect groundwater. The facility contributes to the community's waste disposal needs while operating within a comprehensive regulatory framework.
Environmental context
The BOITANO SITE landfill is situated in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Amador County, an area with Mediterranean climate and seasonal precipitation. Key environmental concerns for landfills in this region include methane generation from decomposing waste, which requires gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is also critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the proximity to surface waters and the region's reliance on groundwater resources. Community proximity and truck traffic are additional factors that influence operational practices.
Frequently asked questions
BOITANO SITE is located on Mill Street in Sutter Creek, California, in Amador County, United States.
As a landfill, BOITANO SITE accepts municipal solid waste, which includes household and commercial refuse, subject to local and state regulations.
BOITANO SITE operates under U.S. EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, the Clean Air Act for landfill gas emissions, and California's Title 27 regulations for landfill design and operation.
Landfills like BOITANO SITE typically use gas collection systems to capture methane and other gases, which can be flared or used for energy generation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Landfills in California must manage leachate and landfill gas to protect groundwater and air quality. Regulations require monitoring and control systems to minimize environmental impacts.
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