DEL PASO DUMP (TAYLOR) - Landfill in Sacramento, California, USA

DEL PASO DUMP (TAYLOR) is an operational landfill located at 2670 LAND AVE, Sacramento, California, United States. As a landfill facility, it plays a key role in the region's solid waste disposal infrastructure, handling municipal solid waste from the Sacramento area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. California's stringent state regulations further govern landfill operations, focusing on methane capture, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring to minimize environmental impact. As part of Sacramento's waste management network, this landfill contributes to the city's waste diversion and disposal capacity. Its location in an urban area necessitates careful management of community proximity, traffic, and odor control to ensure compliance with local and federal standards.

Landfills in California, such as DEL PASO DUMP (TAYLOR), operate under strict environmental regulations to mitigate methane emissions and leachate generation. Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is typically captured through gas collection systems and often used for energy generation. Leachate management involves collection and treatment to prevent groundwater contamination. The facility's proximity to Sacramento's urban area requires careful monitoring of air quality, odor, and traffic impacts on surrounding communities.