COPPEROPOLIS / BURN SITE Landfill - Copperopolis, California Solid Waste Management

COPPEROPOLIS / BURN SITE is a landfill facility located at 3814 OByrnes Ferry Road in Copperopolis, California, within Calaveras County. The facility is currently operational and handles solid waste disposal for the local community. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure. 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. California also enforces stringent state-level regulations for landfill operations, including liner requirements, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. The NAICS code 562212 indicates this is a solid waste landfill facility. Landfills like COPPEROPOLIS / BURN SITE are significant for managing non-hazardous solid waste in rural areas. Proper operation minimizes environmental impacts such as methane emissions and groundwater contamination. The facility's location in Calaveras County, a region with a mix of agricultural and residential areas, underscores the importance of effective waste management to protect local water resources and air quality.

Landfills in California must comply with strict regulations to control methane leakage and leachate. The facility's proximity to groundwater sources necessitates robust liner and collection systems. Community proximity and truck traffic are also considerations for local environmental impact.