Overview
DELLEKER LF is an operational landfill in Plumas County, California, United States. It manages solid waste under state and federal regulations, serving the local community.
DELLEKER LF is a landfill facility located in Plumas County, California, United States. It operates under the solid waste management sector, providing disposal services for municipal solid waste in the region. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. As a landfill in California, DELLEKER LF operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. State-level regulations from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) also apply, ensuring compliance with landfill gas management, leachate control, and groundwater monitoring requirements. The facility plays a key role in managing waste from surrounding communities in Plumas County. Its operational status indicates ongoing service, contributing to local waste diversion and disposal needs. The environmental context includes considerations for methane capture and leachate management, typical for landfills in this region.
Environmental context
Landfills like DELLEKER LF are significant sources of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. In California, regulations require landfill gas collection and control systems to reduce emissions. Proximity to groundwater sources necessitates careful leachate management to prevent contamination. The facility's location in a rural county may involve longer transport distances for waste, impacting local traffic and air quality.
Frequently asked questions
DELLEKER LF is located in Plumas County, California, United States, at coordinates approximately 40.023267 N, -120.797830 W.
As a landfill, DELLEKER LF accepts municipal solid waste, which includes household, commercial, and non-hazardous industrial waste, subject to local regulations.
Typically, landfills in California are operated by local government agencies or private waste management companies.
DELLEKER LF is subject to US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as California state regulations from CalRecycle, including landfill gas and leachate management requirements.
Landfills like DELLEKER LF typically implement gas collection systems to capture methane, leachate treatment to protect groundwater, and daily cover to reduce odors and litter, in compliance with regulatory standards.
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