CUYAMA RIVER SITE Landfill - Santa Barbara County, California Solid Waste Management

CUYAMA RIVER SITE is an operational landfill located on the south side of the Cuyama River in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. It serves the local community as a solid waste disposal facility, operating under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). As a landfill, this facility is subject to RCRA Subtitle D requirements for municipal solid waste landfills, including liner systems, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring. It also falls under Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas control, which mandate gas collection and control systems for larger landfills to reduce methane emissions. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill. The CUYAMA RIVER SITE plays a key role in managing solid waste for the surrounding area, with environmental considerations including methane capture for energy or flaring, leachate management to protect local groundwater, and community proximity impacts such as traffic and odor. Its location near the Cuyama River necessitates careful water quality monitoring.

The CUYAMA RIVER SITE is situated near the Cuyama River in a semi-arid region of California. Landfill operations require robust leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the proximity to the river. Methane generation from decomposing waste is a key environmental concern, with gas collection systems typically employed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Community proximity and truck traffic are additional factors that influence the facility's environmental footprint.