Overview
CITY DISPOSAL DBA HARBOR DUMP is an operational landfill in Wilmington, California, serving the Los Angeles County area. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D and California state regulations.
CITY DISPOSAL DBA HARBOR DUMP is a landfill facility located at 1304 E Lomita Blvd in Wilmington, California, within Los Angeles County. As an operational landfill, it plays a key role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure, handling municipal solid waste from the surrounding communities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act's landfill gas rules. California's stringent state regulations further enforce environmental compliance, including requirements for landfill gas collection and leachate management. The landfill's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill facility. Given its location in a densely populated urban area near the Port of Los Angeles, the landfill's environmental significance includes managing landfill gas to reduce methane emissions and controlling leachate to protect groundwater. Its proximity to communities necessitates careful traffic management and odor control. The facility contributes to the circular economy by diverting waste from open dumping and supporting regional waste disposal needs.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in Wilmington, a coastal community in Los Angeles County with a Mediterranean climate. Key environmental considerations include landfill gas generation (methane) requiring collection systems to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, and leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination given the area's proximity to the Pacific Ocean and local aquifers. The facility's urban setting also raises concerns about truck traffic, noise, and odor for nearby residents.
Frequently asked questions
CITY DISPOSAL DBA HARBOR DUMP is located at 1304 E Lomita Blvd, Wilmington, California 90744, in Los Angeles County, United States.
As a municipal solid waste landfill (NAICS 562212), it accepts non-hazardous solid waste from residential, commercial, and industrial sources in the Los Angeles area.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills, Clean Air Act landfill gas emission rules, and California's stringent state environmental regulations.
Landfill gas, primarily methane, is typically collected via a network of wells and pipes and either flared or used for energy recovery, in compliance with EPA and California Air Resources Board requirements.
California landfills must implement leachate collection systems to protect groundwater, control methane emissions, and manage stormwater runoff. They are also subject to strict closure and post-closure care requirements.
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