Deer Valley Disposal Site - Landfill in Red Bluff, California, USA

Deer Valley Disposal Site is an operational landfill located at 19705 Deer Valley Rd, Red Bluff, California, in Tehama County. As a solid waste management facility, it serves the local community and region, handling municipal solid waste disposal. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act rules for landfill gas management. The landfill is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill). In California, landfills are subject to stringent state regulations, including the California Integrated Waste Management Act and local enforcement agency oversight. Typical operations involve waste compaction, daily cover, leachate collection and treatment, and landfill gas management to control methane emissions. The facility's scale is consistent with a regional landfill serving a rural county. Environmental management at Deer Valley Disposal Site focuses on groundwater protection through leachate collection systems and monitoring wells, as well as landfill gas extraction to reduce methane emissions. Community proximity and truck traffic are managed through operational controls. The facility plays a key role in Tehama County's waste management infrastructure, supporting public health and environmental protection.

Landfills in California, including Deer Valley Disposal Site, operate in a region with Mediterranean climate, where seasonal rainfall can impact leachate generation. Groundwater protection is critical, as the site is located in an area with agricultural and rural land use. Landfill gas management, including methane capture, is important for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Proximity to the community of Red Bluff requires careful traffic and odor management.