CALAVARAS VLLY SPRINGS (FLINTKOTE) CLAY Landfill - Valley Springs, California Solid Waste Management

CALAVARAS VLLY SPRINGS (FLINTKOTE) CLAY is a landfill located on Paloma Road in Valley Springs, California, within Calaveras County. The facility is currently operational and handles solid waste disposal for the surrounding region. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the local waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, and must comply with Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. Landfills in this region typically range from small to medium scale, serving rural and suburban communities. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. Environmental management at this landfill includes leachate control and landfill gas collection to mitigate methane emissions and protect groundwater. Its location in a rural area of Calaveras County reduces community proximity concerns, but ongoing monitoring is essential to ensure compliance with state and federal environmental standards.

The landfill is situated in a rural area of Calaveras County, California, where groundwater protection is a key environmental concern. Leachate management systems are critical to prevent contamination of local aquifers. Additionally, landfill gas collection helps reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. The facility's proximity to Valley Springs requires careful traffic management and odor control to minimize community impact.