City of Redding Benton Landfill - Municipal Solid Waste Landfill in Redding, California

The City of Redding Benton Landfill is a municipal solid waste landfill located at 2001 Buenaventura Blvd, Redding, California. Operated by the City of Redding, this facility serves the Shasta County area and is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfill operations. As a landfill in California, the facility operates under the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, which govern liner systems, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. California also enforces strict landfill gas collection and control requirements under its state implementation plan for the Clean Air Act, aimed at reducing methane emissions. The Benton Landfill provides essential waste disposal services for the Redding community and surrounding areas. Its operational status ensures ongoing management of waste streams, with environmental safeguards including leachate collection and gas monitoring systems typical of modern landfills in the United States.

Landfills in California face stringent environmental oversight due to the state's active seismic zones and Mediterranean climate. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the proximity to the Sacramento River watershed. Methane generation from decomposing waste requires active gas collection systems to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and comply with air quality regulations. Community proximity and truck traffic are also managed through operational controls.