CRIBB'S PRIVATE DUMP - Operational Landfill in Sutter Creek, California

CRIBB'S PRIVATE DUMP is a landfill facility located at 14260 Morning Star Lane in Sutter Creek, California, within Amador County. The facility is currently operational and handles solid waste disposal for the local community. As a landfill, it is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, specifically under the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. Additionally, it must comply with Clean Air Act (CAA) regulations concerning landfill gas emissions. In California, landfills are also subject to state-specific requirements under the California Integrated Waste Management Act and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) rules for methane capture and control. CRIBB'S PRIVATE DUMP plays a role in managing solid waste for the Sutter Creek area and Amador County. Proper landfill operations are critical for minimizing environmental impacts such as groundwater contamination from leachate and air emissions from landfill gas. The facility's proximity to the Sierra Nevada foothills underscores the importance of effective leachate management to protect local water resources.

The landfill is situated in the Sierra Nevada foothills of California, an area with Mediterranean climate and significant seasonal rainfall. This climate increases the potential for leachate generation, requiring robust leachate collection and treatment systems to prevent groundwater contamination. Additionally, the region's seismic activity necessitates careful landfill design to maintain liner integrity. Landfill gas management is also critical to mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, and to comply with state and federal air quality regulations.