CUSTOMER UTILITY LANDFILL - Operational Landfill in Santa Clara County, California

CUSTOMER UTILITY LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill located in Santa Clara County, California, United States. The facility serves the local region's waste management needs, handling municipal solid waste within a state known for stringent environmental standards. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and California's own Title 27 regulations for solid waste. These rules mandate liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management to minimize environmental impact. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill, typically involving waste compaction and daily cover. As part of California's waste management infrastructure, this landfill contributes to the state's diversion goals and circular economy efforts. Its location in Santa Clara County places it near urban centers, requiring careful management of traffic, odor, and methane emissions. The facility plays a key role in regional waste disposal while adhering to comprehensive environmental safeguards.

The landfill's location in Santa Clara County, California, places it within a region with high population density and significant groundwater resources. Landfill gas management is critical to mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, and leachate control is essential to protect local aquifers. Proximity to communities necessitates careful monitoring of odor and truck traffic to minimize nuisance and health impacts.