City of San Jose Landfill - San Jose, California Solid Waste Management

The City of San Jose landfill is an operational solid waste management facility located at 925 Remillard Court in San Jose, California. Serving the Santa Clara County region, this landfill plays a key role in the area's waste disposal infrastructure, handling municipal solid waste from one of the largest cities in the state. As a landfill operating in the United States, this facility is subject to federal regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act (CAA) landfill gas rules. These regulations require proper liner systems, leachate management, and gas collection to control methane emissions. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. The landfill's location in a densely populated urban area underscores the importance of effective waste management practices to mitigate environmental impacts. Proper operation of gas collection systems and leachate controls is essential to protect local air and water quality, while serving the community's waste disposal needs.

The landfill is situated in an urbanized area of San Jose, California, where proximity to residential communities and groundwater resources requires careful management. Key environmental considerations include landfill gas collection to reduce methane leakage, leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination, and traffic impacts from waste hauling vehicles. The facility's compliance with RCRA Subtitle D standards helps address these risks through engineered controls and monitoring.