City of Sacramento Landfill - Operational Solid Waste Facility in Sacramento, California

The City of Sacramento Landfill is an operational solid waste facility located at 20 28th Street in Sacramento, California. It serves the Sacramento area as a key component of the region's waste management infrastructure, handling municipal solid waste under the oversight of local and state environmental agencies. As a landfill operating in the United States, this facility is subject to the U.S. EPA's RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, which govern design, operation, and closure. California's stringent state regulations, including Title 27 of the California Code of Regulations, impose additional requirements for landfill gas management, leachate control, and groundwater monitoring. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. The landfill plays a critical role in managing waste from Sacramento's urban population. Its operational status ensures ongoing waste disposal capacity for the region, while compliance with environmental regulations helps mitigate risks such as methane emissions and groundwater contamination. The facility's location near the Sacramento River and urban areas underscores the importance of robust environmental safeguards.

The Sacramento region's Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and wet winters, influences landfill operations, particularly leachate generation and gas production. Proximity to the Sacramento River and sensitive groundwater resources requires careful leachate management and monitoring. The landfill's urban setting also necessitates measures to control odors, traffic, and litter, as well as to minimize methane leakage through gas collection systems.