Overview
Forest Glen Disposal Site is an operational landfill in Forest Glen, California, serving Trinity County. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D and California state regulations.
Forest Glen Disposal Site is a landfill located in Forest Glen, California, within Trinity County. The facility is operational and handles solid waste disposal for the local community, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills. As a landfill, the site is subject to federal and state regulations governing landfill gas management, leachate control, and groundwater monitoring. California's stringent environmental standards require active gas collection systems and regular groundwater testing to mitigate methane emissions and protect local water resources. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. The landfill plays a key role in waste management for the rural Forest Glen area, providing essential disposal services while operating within California's comprehensive environmental oversight. Its location in a forested region underscores the importance of proper waste containment and monitoring to safeguard the surrounding ecosystem.
Environmental context
Located in a forested region of Trinity County, the Forest Glen Disposal Site must manage landfill gas and leachate to prevent methane leakage and groundwater contamination. Proximity to natural habitats requires careful monitoring of surface water and soil quality. California's strict landfill regulations mandate gas collection systems and groundwater monitoring to mitigate environmental impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Forest Glen Disposal Site is located on South Highway 36, 0.5 miles west of Forest Glen, in Trinity County, California, USA.
As a landfill, Forest Glen Disposal Site accepts municipal solid waste and non-hazardous solid waste, subject to local and state regulations.
The facility operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as California state regulations for landfill gas management, leachate control, and groundwater monitoring.
California requires landfills to install and operate gas collection and control systems to reduce methane emissions, in compliance with the Clean Air Act and state air quality rules.
The landfill provides essential solid waste disposal services for Forest Glen and surrounding areas in Trinity County, supporting local waste management infrastructure.
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