County Fair Grounds Disposal Site - Landfill in Watsonville, California

County Fair Grounds Disposal Site is a landfill facility located at 2601 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, California, within Santa Cruz County. It is currently operational and classified under NAICS code 562212 for Solid Waste Landfills. The facility manages municipal solid waste for the surrounding region. As a landfill in California, the site operates under the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. California's stringent state-level environmental standards, including AB 32 for greenhouse gas reduction, further govern landfill gas collection and methane leakage control. The facility's scale is typical for a county-level disposal site, handling waste from local communities. The environmental significance of County Fair Grounds Disposal Site lies in its role in regional waste management and potential impacts on local air and water quality. Landfill gas management, leachate control, and groundwater monitoring are critical operational aspects. The site's proximity to Watsonville and agricultural areas necessitates careful community and environmental oversight.

The facility is located in Watsonville, California, within the Pajaro Valley, an area with significant agricultural activity and groundwater resources. Landfill operations must address methane leakage through gas collection systems and leachate management to protect nearby groundwater. Community proximity and truck traffic are additional environmental considerations typical for this sector.