Overview
Calaveras Cement Camp Nine is an operational landfill in Vallecito, California, serving the solid waste management needs of Calaveras County. It operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
Calaveras Cement Camp Nine is an operational landfill located at 7845 Camp Nine Rd, Melones Res, Vallecito, California, within Calaveras County. As a landfill facility, it plays a key role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure, handling municipal solid waste disposal for the local community. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, which governs design, operation, and closure standards. California's stringent state regulations further ensure compliance with landfill gas management and leachate control. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill, typically handling significant tonnages of waste annually. Environmental considerations for this landfill include methane gas collection and leachate management to protect local groundwater. Located in a rural area of Calaveras County, the facility's proximity to natural resources requires careful monitoring. Its operational status ensures continued service for the community's waste disposal needs.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in a rural area of Calaveras County, California, where groundwater protection is critical due to the region's hydrogeology. Methane gas generation from decomposing waste requires active collection systems to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is essential to prevent contamination of local water sources, and the facility's proximity to residential areas necessitates traffic and odor control measures.
Frequently asked questions
Calaveras Cement Camp Nine is located at 7845 Camp Nine Rd, Melones Res, Vallecito, California 95251, in Calaveras County, United States.
As a landfill classified under NAICS 562212, Calaveras Cement Camp Nine accepts municipal solid waste, which includes household and commercial refuse, subject to local regulations.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills, along with California state regulations for landfill gas and leachate management.
The facility implements landfill gas collection systems to reduce methane emissions and leachate management systems to protect groundwater, in compliance with EPA and state requirements.
Calaveras Cement Camp Nine is currently operational, serving the solid waste disposal needs of Calaveras County and surrounding areas.
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