County Road Yard / Santa Ynez Airport Landfill - Santa Ynez, California Solid Waste Management

County Road Yard / Santa Ynez Airport is an operational landfill located at 900 Airport Rd in Santa Ynez, California, within Santa Barbara County. As a solid waste management facility, it plays a key role in the region's waste disposal infrastructure, handling municipal solid waste for the local community. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, and must comply with Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. In California, landfills are also subject to state-level regulations from CalRecycle and local air quality management districts, which enforce strict standards for landfill gas collection and leachate management. This landfill serves the Santa Ynez area and surrounding communities, contributing to waste management in a region known for its agricultural and tourism industries. Proper operation is essential to minimize environmental impacts such as methane emissions and groundwater contamination, aligning with California's ambitious climate goals.

The landfill is situated in the Santa Ynez Valley, a region with a Mediterranean climate and proximity to groundwater resources. Key environmental considerations include landfill gas collection to reduce methane leakage, leachate management to protect local aquifers, and community proximity due to traffic and odor concerns. California's stringent regulations require active gas collection systems and groundwater monitoring to mitigate these risks.