Colton Landfill - Operational Solid Waste Landfill in Colton, California

Colton Landfill is an operational solid waste facility located at 850 Tropica Rancho Rd in Colton, California. It serves the San Bernardino County area and is classified under NAICS code 562212 for Solid Waste Landfill. As a landfill, it plays a key role in regional waste management, accepting municipal solid waste for disposal. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act (CAA) for landfill gas emissions. California's stringent state regulations, including those from CalRecycle and local air quality districts, impose additional requirements for landfill gas collection, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. Colton Landfill's environmental significance lies in its management of landfill gas and leachate. Proper gas collection systems reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, while leachate control protects local groundwater. The facility's proximity to the community of Colton necessitates careful traffic management and odor control to minimize neighborhood impacts.

Colton Landfill is situated in an arid region of Southern California, where groundwater resources are critical. The facility must manage leachate to prevent contamination of the underlying aquifer. Landfill gas, primarily methane, is collected and either flared or used for energy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The landfill's location near residential areas requires strict odor and traffic controls to maintain community relations.