CANNERY / GARDEN GROVE Landfill - Garden Grove, California Solid Waste Management Facility

CANNERY / GARDEN GROVE is a landfill facility located at 13051 Cannery Street in Garden Grove, California, within Orange County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 562212 for Solid Waste Landfills. It serves the local community and regional waste management needs in a densely populated area of Southern California. As a landfill operating in the United States, this facility is subject to federal regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. Additionally, it must comply with Clean Air Act standards for landfill gas emissions, including gas collection and control systems. California state regulations impose further requirements for leachate management and groundwater monitoring due to the state's stringent environmental policies. The facility plays a critical role in managing solid waste for Garden Grove and surrounding communities. Its location in a developed urban area necessitates careful management of environmental impacts, including methane capture, leachate control, and traffic considerations. The landfill contributes to the region's waste infrastructure, supporting public health and environmental protection through regulated operations.

The landfill operates in a Mediterranean climate with moderate rainfall, which influences leachate generation and groundwater protection needs. Proximity to residential areas in Garden Grove requires robust odor and vector control, as well as traffic management for waste hauling vehicles. Methane gas collection systems are typical for such facilities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act requirements. Groundwater monitoring is essential given the region's reliance on local aquifers for drinking water.