Overview
CIMA ROAD STORE RESIDENCE / U S PO ILL D is an operational landfill in Cima, San Bernardino County, California, United States. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
CIMA ROAD STORE RESIDENCE / U S PO ILL D is a landfill facility located in Cima, San Bernardino County, California, United States. The facility is currently operational and serves the local community's solid waste management needs. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste disposal infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act standards for landfill gas management. In California, landfills are also subject to state-specific regulations such as CalRecycle's solid waste facility requirements and the California Air Resources Board's methane reduction rules. The NAICS code 562212 indicates this is a solid waste landfill operation. Located in the Mojave Desert region, the landfill's environmental context includes considerations for groundwater protection due to the arid climate and potential for leachate generation. Proper landfill gas collection and monitoring are essential to mitigate methane emissions. The facility contributes to the area's waste management capacity, serving both residential and commercial waste streams.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in the Mojave Desert near Cima, California, an arid region with low annual rainfall. This climate reduces leachate generation but increases the importance of dust control and groundwater monitoring due to the area's sensitive desert ecosystems. Proximity to the Mojave National Preserve underscores the need for careful management of landfill gas and wildlife interactions. Regulatory compliance with California's stringent landfill gas collection and control requirements helps minimize methane leakage and odor impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The landfill is located in Cima, San Bernardino County, California, United States, at coordinates 34.836166, -115.970545.
As a solid waste landfill (NAICS 562212), it accepts municipal solid waste from residential, commercial, and industrial sources, subject to local and state regulations.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, Clean Air Act landfill gas rules, and California state regulations including CalRecycle requirements and CARB methane reduction standards.
Landfills in California must implement leachate collection systems, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas collection and control systems to mitigate methane emissions and protect groundwater, especially in sensitive desert environments.
NAICS 562212 designates a solid waste landfill, indicating the facility is primarily engaged in the disposal of nonhazardous solid waste by landfilling, which is the most common method for municipal solid waste in the United States.
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