Eaton Road Disposal Site - Landfill in Oakdale, California, USA

Eaton Road Disposal Site is a landfill facility located at 10937 Eaton Rd, Oakdale, California, in Stanislaus County. The facility is currently operational and handles solid waste disposal for the surrounding region. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the local waste management infrastructure, accepting municipal solid waste and other non-hazardous materials. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, as well as California's stringent state-level environmental regulations. Landfills in this region typically employ modern liner systems, leachate collection, and gas management to mitigate environmental impacts. The NAICS code 562212 indicates this is a solid waste landfill operation. Eaton Road Disposal Site contributes to the waste management needs of Oakdale and Stanislaus County. Its operational status ensures continued service for the community, while compliance with federal and state regulations helps manage risks associated with landfill gas emissions, leachate, and groundwater protection.

The landfill is situated in California's Central Valley, an agricultural region with a Mediterranean climate. Key environmental considerations for this facility include landfill gas generation (methane) and its collection for energy or flaring, leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination, and proximity to rural communities and agricultural land. California's strict landfill regulations require comprehensive monitoring and control systems to address these factors.