Dinsmore Tee Pee Burn Dump Landfill, Kneeland, California | Solid Waste Management Facility

Dinsmore Tee Pee Burn Dump is a landfill facility located in Kneeland, Humboldt County, California, United States. As a solid waste management site, it serves the local community and is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfill operations. The facility is currently operational, contributing to the region's waste disposal infrastructure. The landfill operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, primarily governed by the EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as Clean Air Act (CAA) regulations for landfill gas emissions. These regulations mandate proper liner systems, leachate management, and gas collection to mitigate environmental impacts. In California, additional state-level requirements under CalRecycle further enforce strict operational standards. As a landfill in a rural area of Humboldt County, the facility plays a key role in managing local waste streams. Its environmental significance includes potential methane generation from decomposing waste, which requires gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Proximity to groundwater sources necessitates robust leachate management to prevent contamination. The facility's location in a seismically active region also demands engineering considerations for stability.

Landfills in Humboldt County, California, operate in a region with high rainfall and proximity to the Pacific Ocean, increasing the risk of leachate generation and groundwater contamination. Methane emissions from decomposing waste are a concern, requiring gas collection systems to comply with EPA regulations. The facility's location in a seismically active area adds structural stability requirements. Community proximity and truck traffic are additional environmental considerations.