Overview
CWMI - KHF (MSW Landfill B-19) is an operational municipal solid waste landfill in Kettleman City, California, owned by WM. It opened in 1998 and is projected to close in 2083.
CWMI - KHF (MSW Landfill B-19) is a municipal solid waste landfill located at 35251 Old Skyline Road in Kettleman City, Kings County, California. Owned and operated by WM, the facility has been operational since 1998 and is expected to continue accepting waste until 2083. As a major landfill in California, it serves the region's waste management needs. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. California's stringent state regulations, including Title 27 of the California Code of Regulations, impose additional requirements for liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management. The facility's long operational lifespan indicates significant capacity and ongoing investment in infrastructure. Given its location in California's Central Valley, the landfill plays a critical role in managing waste from surrounding communities and agricultural industries. The site's environmental management includes landfill gas collection systems to mitigate methane emissions and leachate treatment to protect groundwater. Its proximity to Interstate 5 facilitates waste transport while requiring careful traffic and odor management.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in Kings County, California, within the San Joaquin Valley, a region with significant agricultural activity and a semi-arid climate. Groundwater protection is a key concern due to the valley's shallow aquifers, requiring robust leachate collection and monitoring systems. Landfill gas generation, primarily methane, is managed through collection and flaring or energy recovery to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Community proximity and truck traffic along Old Skyline Road necessitate dust and odor control measures.
Frequently asked questions
CWMI - KHF (MSW Landfill B-19) is located at 35251 Old Skyline Road, Kettleman City, Kings County, California, USA.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, it accepts non-hazardous household, commercial, and industrial solid waste, subject to state and federal regulations.
The landfill opened in 1998 and is projected to close in 2083, based on permitted capacity and waste intake rates.
California landfills must comply with RCRA Subtitle D, the Clean Air Act for landfill gas, and California's Title 27 regulations, which require liners, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and gas control.
The facility employs landfill gas collection systems to reduce methane emissions, leachate management to protect groundwater, and dust and odor controls to minimize community impacts.
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