CADIZ SUMMIT OLD BURN DUMP Landfill - Cadiz, California Solid Waste Management

CADIZ SUMMIT OLD BURN DUMP is a landfill facility located in Cadiz, California, within San Bernardino County. The site is operational and handles solid waste disposal for the surrounding region. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the local waste management infrastructure, accepting municipal solid waste and other permitted materials. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act's landfill gas rules. California's stringent state regulations, including those from CalRecycle and the California Air Resources Board, impose additional requirements for landfill gas collection, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. The NAICS code 562212 indicates this is a solid waste landfill operation. Located in the Mojave Desert, the landfill's environmental management focuses on controlling methane emissions through gas collection systems and preventing leachate migration to groundwater. The facility serves a rural area with low population density, reducing community proximity concerns. Its operational status ensures continued waste disposal capacity for the region.

The landfill is situated in the Mojave Desert, an arid region with low rainfall, which reduces leachate generation but requires careful groundwater monitoring due to the area's sensitive aquifers. Landfill gas collection systems are critical for controlling methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. The remote location minimizes community exposure to odors and traffic, though transportation of waste still contributes to local emissions.