EA SD 9 / 94 CUP (ICARDO) Landfill - Bakersfield, California Solid Waste Management

EA SD 9 / 94 CUP (ICARDO) is an operational landfill located in Bakersfield, California, within Kern County. As a solid waste management facility, it plays a key role in the region's waste disposal infrastructure, handling municipal and industrial waste streams. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. The landfill is situated in California, a state with stringent environmental regulations that go beyond federal standards. California's Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) oversees landfill operations, requiring comprehensive monitoring of groundwater, landfill gas, and leachate. As part of Kern County's waste management network, this landfill serves the Bakersfield area and surrounding communities. Its operational status indicates ongoing waste acceptance and management. The facility's location in an arid region of California influences leachate generation and gas management strategies, with a focus on minimizing methane emissions and protecting groundwater resources.

The landfill is located in the San Joaquin Valley, a region with significant agricultural activity and air quality challenges. Landfill gas management is critical here due to methane's contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and local ozone formation. Leachate control is also important given the area's groundwater reliance for irrigation and drinking water. Proximity to communities requires careful traffic management and odor control to minimize nuisance impacts.