Overview
Desert Hot Springs AKA Riverside Co DS is an operational landfill in Desert Hot Springs, California, serving Riverside County. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D and CAA landfill gas regulations.
Desert Hot Springs AKA Riverside Co DS is a landfill facility located in Desert Hot Springs, California, United States. It operates under the jurisdiction of Riverside County and is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. The facility is currently operational and plays a key role in regional waste management. The landfill operates within the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas management. As a landfill in California, it must comply with state-specific requirements under CalRecycle, which mandate landfill gas collection and monitoring to reduce methane emissions. The facility's location in a desert climate influences leachate management and groundwater protection strategies. This landfill serves the Desert Hot Springs area and surrounding communities, providing essential waste disposal services. Its operational significance lies in managing solid waste while mitigating environmental impacts through gas collection and leachate control systems. The facility contributes to the broader waste management infrastructure of Riverside County.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in a desert environment with low rainfall, which reduces leachate generation but increases the risk of fugitive dust and requires careful groundwater monitoring due to the arid region's sensitive aquifers. Landfill gas collection systems are critical to control methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Proximity to residential areas in Desert Hot Springs necessitates community engagement and traffic management to minimize nuisance and health impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The landfill is located in Desert Hot Springs, California, approximately 1/2 mile east of Hacienda/Long C, with a postal code of 92240.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, it accepts non-hazardous solid waste from residential, commercial, and industrial sources in Riverside County.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions, along with California state requirements from CalRecycle.
Landfill gas collection systems capture methane for flaring or energy recovery, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and complying with federal and state air quality standards.
Desert landfills face unique challenges such as low leachate production but high dust generation, and require careful groundwater monitoring to protect scarce water resources.
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