BUENA PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT Landfill - Buena Park, California Solid Waste Management

BUENA PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT is a landfill facility located at 7255 8TH STREET in Buena Park, California, within Orange County. The facility is currently operational and classified under NAICS code 562212 for Solid Waste Landfills. As a landfill, it plays a key role in managing municipal solid waste in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act's landfill gas rules. California's stringent state regulations, including Title 27 of the California Code of Regulations, further enforce environmental protections. Typical landfill operations involve waste compaction, daily cover, leachate management, and gas collection systems to mitigate methane emissions. This landfill serves the Buena Park community and surrounding areas, contributing to waste disposal infrastructure in Orange County. Its environmental significance includes managing landfill gas and leachate to protect local air and water quality. The facility's location in a densely populated area underscores the importance of proper operational controls to minimize community impacts.

Landfills in California, such as this one, must manage methane emissions through gas collection systems to comply with state and federal air quality standards. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially in regions with high water tables or proximity to residential areas. The facility's location in Buena Park, a suburban area, requires careful traffic management and odor control to minimize community disruption.