Overview
CRESTLINE OLD BURN DUMPSITE is an operational landfill in Crestline, California, serving San Bernardino County. It operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D and California's stringent solid waste regulations.
CRESTLINE OLD BURN DUMPSITE is an operational landfill located east of Old Mill Road and south of State Highway in Crestline, California. Situated in San Bernardino County, this facility manages solid waste for the local community within the mountainous region of the San Bernardino National Forest. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste disposal infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act's landfill gas rules. California's state regulations, including Title 27 of the California Code of Regulations, impose additional requirements for landfill design, operation, and monitoring. The landfill's location in a rural mountain area suggests it serves a smaller population compared to urban landfills. Environmental considerations for this site include landfill gas management to mitigate methane emissions, leachate control to protect groundwater, and community proximity concerns due to its location near residential areas and natural habitats. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing compliance with regulatory standards, contributing to local waste management and environmental protection.
Environmental context
The Crestline area is situated in the San Bernardino Mountains, a region with significant ecological value including forested watersheds and wildlife habitats. Landfill operations in such areas require careful management of landfill gas to reduce methane leakage, a potent greenhouse gas. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination in this mountainous terrain. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling also pose environmental and social considerations.
Frequently asked questions
CRESTLINE OLD BURN DUMPSITE is located east of Old Mill Road and south of State Highway in Crestline, California, in San Bernardino County.
It is an operational landfill that accepts municipal solid waste for disposal.
The landfill is regulated by the US EPA under RCRA Subtitle D and the Clean Air Act, as well as by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) under Title 27 of the California Code of Regulations.
Landfills in California must comply with federal RCRA Subtitle D standards for design and operation, Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas control, and state-specific regulations under Title 27, which include groundwater monitoring, leachate management, and methane gas collection.
As a landfill, it has potential impacts including methane emissions, leachate generation, and increased traffic. Proper management systems are required to mitigate these effects, protecting local air and water quality.
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