Coalinga Disposal Site Landfill - Solid Waste Management in Coalinga, California

Coalinga Disposal Site Landfill is an operational solid waste facility located at 30825 Lost Hills Road in Coalinga, California. It serves the Fresno County area and is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfill operations. The facility handles municipal solid waste and is part of the regional waste management infrastructure. The landfill 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 environmental standards further govern leachate management, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas collection. The facility's scale is typical for a regional landfill serving a mid-sized community. Environmental significance includes methane capture and leachate control to protect local groundwater and air quality. The landfill's location in California's Central Valley, an agricultural region, underscores the importance of proper waste management to minimize impacts on soil and water resources. Community proximity and truck traffic are managed through operational practices.

The landfill is situated in California's Central Valley, a region with intensive agriculture and sensitive groundwater resources. Proper leachate management is critical to prevent contamination of aquifers used for irrigation and drinking water. Landfill gas collection systems help reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, while also mitigating odor and safety risks. The facility's proximity to Coalinga necessitates careful traffic management and dust control to minimize community impacts.