DOLORES STREET DISPOSAL SITE - Landfill in Carson, California, USA

DOLORES STREET DISPOSAL SITE is a landfill facility located at 21111 Delores Street in Carson, California, within Los Angeles County. The site is operational and classified under NAICS code 562212 for Solid Waste Landfills. It serves the surrounding urban and industrial communities in the greater Los Angeles region. As a landfill in California, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as state-level regulations enforced by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). Landfills of this type typically manage waste through controlled disposal, with systems for leachate collection and landfill gas management to mitigate environmental impacts. The facility plays a key role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure, handling waste from residential, commercial, and industrial sources. Its location in a densely populated area underscores the importance of proper waste containment and environmental monitoring to protect local air and water quality.

Landfills in the Los Angeles Basin, such as this site, face environmental challenges related to methane emissions from decomposing waste and leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. The facility's proximity to urban areas and transportation corridors increases the importance of effective gas collection and odor control. California's stringent landfill regulations require monitoring of groundwater, surface water, and air emissions to minimize ecological and community impacts.