Overview
CNTY SAN BERNARDINO/29 PALMS LANDFILL is an operational landfill in Twentynine Palms, California, serving the San Bernardino County area. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D and California regulations.
CNTY SAN BERNARDINO/29 PALMS LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill located at 7501 Pinto Mountain Rd, Twentynine Palms, California. It serves the San Bernardino County region and is classified under NAICS 562212 for solid waste landfill operations. The facility is situated in the Mojave Desert, an arid environment that influences waste decomposition and management practices. As a landfill in the United States, this facility operates under the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, which govern liner systems, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring. California also enforces stringent state-level landfill requirements, including landfill gas collection and control systems to mitigate methane emissions. The arid climate reduces leachate generation but requires careful dust and odor management. The landfill plays a key role in managing waste from the Twentynine Palms area and surrounding communities. Its location near the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center may also support military waste disposal. Proper operation is essential to prevent groundwater contamination in the sensitive desert ecosystem and to minimize methane leakage through gas collection systems.
Environmental context
The landfill is located in the Mojave Desert, an arid region with low rainfall, which reduces leachate production but increases dust and wind erosion risks. Groundwater resources in the area are limited and vulnerable to contamination from landfill operations. Methane generation from decomposing waste requires effective gas collection systems to prevent greenhouse gas emissions and odor issues. The facility's proximity to natural habitats and military training areas necessitates careful environmental management.
Frequently asked questions
The landfill is located at 7501 Pinto Mountain Rd, Twentynine Palms, California 92278, USA, in San Bernardino County.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, it accepts household, commercial, and non-hazardous industrial waste from the Twentynine Palms area and surrounding communities.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills, including requirements for liners, leachate management, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas control. California state regulations impose additional requirements for methane reduction and environmental monitoring.
Landfills in the US are required to install gas collection and control systems under the Clean Air Act. The 29 Palms Landfill likely employs gas extraction wells and flares or energy recovery systems to capture methane and reduce emissions.
Desert landfills face unique challenges such as low rainfall reducing leachate but increasing dust and wind erosion. Groundwater protection is critical due to limited water resources. Methane management remains important for climate impact, and wildlife interactions require careful monitoring.
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