Overview
EMERYVILLE ASHBY (POINT EMERY) is an operational landfill in Emeryville, California, serving Alameda County. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D and state regulations.
EMERYVILLE ASHBY (POINT EMERY) is a landfill facility located at the west end of Ashby Avenue in Emeryville, California, within Alameda 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 potentially other waste streams. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency's RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act's landfill gas rules. California's stringent state regulations, including those from CalRecycle and local air quality management districts, further govern operations. The NAICS code 562212 indicates this is a solid waste landfill, typically involving waste compaction, daily cover, and leachate management. Environmental management at this landfill likely includes landfill gas collection and control systems to reduce methane emissions, leachate collection and treatment to protect groundwater, and ongoing monitoring for compliance. The facility's location near the San Francisco Bay and urban areas necessitates careful community engagement and traffic management. Its operations contribute to regional waste diversion and disposal capacity.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in the San Francisco Bay Area, a region with high population density and significant environmental sensitivity. Key environmental concerns include methane leakage from landfill gas, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, and leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. Proximity to the Bay and residential communities requires robust monitoring and mitigation measures for odor, traffic, and air quality impacts.
Frequently asked questions
EMERYVILLE ASHBY (POINT EMERY) is located at the west end of Ashby Avenue in Emeryville, California, 94608, within Alameda County.
As a landfill classified under NAICS 562212, it typically accepts municipal solid waste and may accept other non-hazardous solid wastes, subject to permits and local regulations.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules, along with California state regulations from CalRecycle and local air districts.
Landfills typically manage environmental impacts through landfill gas collection systems to reduce methane emissions, leachate collection and treatment to protect groundwater, and regular monitoring for compliance with air and water quality standards.
The NAICS code for EMERYVILLE ASHBY (POINT EMERY) is 562212, which corresponds to Solid Waste Landfill facilities.
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