EDGERTON LUMBER Landfill - Modoc County, California Solid Waste Management

EDGERTON LUMBER is a landfill facility located in Modoc County, California, United States. As a solid waste management site, it handles the disposal of municipal and industrial waste within the region. The facility is operational and plays a key role in managing waste for the surrounding communities. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act standards for landfill gas management. California's stringent state regulations further govern leachate control, groundwater monitoring, and methane emission reductions. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill, typically handling non-hazardous waste. Environmental considerations for this landfill include methane gas generation from decomposing waste, which requires collection and flaring or energy recovery systems. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the facility's location in a rural area. The landfill's operation supports local waste diversion goals and contributes to the region's waste management infrastructure.

The landfill is situated in Modoc County, a rural area in northeastern California. The region's dry climate reduces leachate generation but still requires careful management to protect groundwater resources. Methane emissions from the landfill must be controlled to comply with Clean Air Act regulations. Proximity to agricultural lands and sparse population minimizes community exposure, but traffic from waste hauling remains a local concern.