COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE Landfill - Moreno Valley, California Solid Waste Management

COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE is an operational landfill located at 31125 Ironwood Ave, Moreno Valley, California, within Riverside County. As a municipal solid waste landfill, it serves the local community and is part of the broader waste management infrastructure in Southern California. The facility operates under the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, which govern design, operation, and closure. California's stringent environmental standards further require landfill gas collection and leachate management systems to mitigate methane emissions and protect groundwater. This landfill plays a key role in managing waste from Riverside County's growing population. Its location in a semi-arid region necessitates careful water resource protection, and its gas collection system contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with state climate goals.

The landfill is situated in Moreno Valley, a semi-arid region with limited rainfall, reducing leachate generation but requiring careful groundwater monitoring due to proximity to the Santa Ana River watershed. Landfill gas collection systems are critical for capturing methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and may be used for energy generation. Community proximity and truck traffic are managed through operational controls.