ESPARANZA RD ILLEGAL DUMP SITE - Landfill in Cabazon, California, USA

ESPARANZA RD ILLEGAL DUMP SITE is a landfill facility located at 51090 Esperanza Ave in Cabazon, California, United States. It operates within Riverside County and is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfill disposal. The facility is currently operational, handling solid waste management for the surrounding region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. As a landfill in California, it must comply with state-specific regulations from CalRecycle and local air quality management districts. Typical landfill operations include waste compaction, daily cover, and leachate management. This landfill plays a key role in managing solid waste from Cabazon and surrounding areas in Riverside County. Its environmental significance involves landfill gas collection and methane leakage control, leachate management to protect groundwater, and community proximity considerations. Proper operation is essential for minimizing environmental impact in the region.

The landfill is located in Cabazon, California, a desert region with low annual rainfall, which reduces leachate generation but increases dust and odor concerns. Proximity to the San Gorgonio Pass and nearby communities requires careful management of landfill gas and traffic. Groundwater protection is critical due to the area's hydrogeology, and the facility must comply with California's stringent landfill regulations to prevent methane leakage and leachate contamination.