CITY DUMP SALVAGE #1 & 3 DUMP SITE - Landfill in Long Beach, California

CITY DUMP SALVAGE #1 & 3 DUMP SITE is a landfill facility located at 6363 Pacific Coast Hwy in Long Beach, California, within Los Angeles County. As an operational landfill, it plays a key role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure, accepting municipal solid waste from the surrounding urban area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. California's stringent state regulations further govern landfill operations, particularly regarding landfill gas collection and leachate management. The landfill's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. Located in a densely populated coastal area, the landfill's environmental significance includes managing methane emissions through gas collection systems and protecting groundwater from leachate. Its proximity to residential communities and traffic corridors necessitates careful operational controls to minimize community impact.

The landfill is situated in Long Beach, a coastal city in Southern California with a Mediterranean climate. Local environmental concerns include potential methane leakage from landfill gas, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, and leachate management to protect groundwater resources. The facility's proximity to the Pacific Coast Highway and residential areas requires robust odor and traffic management practices.