David Cervantez LF Landfill - Indio, California Solid Waste Management Facility

David Cervantez LF is a landfill facility located at 86450 Brack Rd in Indio, California, within Riverside County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. It serves the local community and surrounding areas in the Coachella Valley region. As a landfill in California, David Cervantez LF operates under the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as California's stringent state-level environmental standards. The facility likely includes systems for landfill gas management and leachate collection to mitigate environmental impacts, in line with Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas emissions. The landfill plays a key role in solid waste management for the Indio area and Riverside County. Its location in a desert climate presents specific operational considerations, such as dust control and water management. The facility contributes to regional waste disposal infrastructure, supporting community sanitation and environmental protection.

The landfill's location in the Colorado Desert region of California presents unique environmental challenges, including high temperatures and low rainfall, which affect leachate generation and dust control. Proximity to groundwater aquifers in the Coachella Valley requires robust leachate management systems to prevent contamination. Landfill gas collection and methane leakage are critical concerns under the Clean Air Act, and the facility likely employs gas extraction wells to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling are also important factors for local residents.