CANYON DAM LF - Landfill in Quincy, California, United States

CANYON DAM LF is a landfill facility located in Quincy, California, within Plumas County. The facility is operational and handles solid waste disposal for the local community, classified under NAICS code 562212 for Solid Waste Landfills. As a landfill in California, CANYON DAM LF operates under the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, which govern design, operation, and closure. California also enforces state-specific landfill gas and leachate management requirements to minimize environmental impact. The facility plays a key role in managing solid waste for the Quincy area and Plumas County. Its location in a rural, mountainous region requires careful management of leachate and landfill gas to protect local groundwater and air quality.

CANYON DAM LF is situated in a rural area of Plumas County, California, near the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The region's mountainous terrain and proximity to groundwater sources necessitate robust leachate management systems to prevent contamination. Landfill gas collection and methane leakage control are critical due to the area's forested environment and air quality concerns. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling also require careful planning to minimize local impacts.