Overview
FORESTHILL SANITARY LANDFILL is an operational landfill in Foresthill, California, serving Placer County. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D and California regulations.
FORESTHILL SANITARY LANDFILL is an operational landfill located in Foresthill, California, United States. Situated in Placer County, this facility provides solid waste disposal services to the local community and surrounding areas. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act's landfill gas rules. California also enforces stringent state-level regulations for landfill operations, including leachate management and methane monitoring. The landfill's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill facility. FORESTHILL SANITARY LANDFILL serves the Foresthill area and contributes to the broader waste management system in Placer County. Proper landfill management is essential for minimizing environmental impacts such as groundwater contamination and greenhouse gas emissions. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing waste disposal capacity for the community.
Environmental context
Landfills in California, including FORESTHILL SANITARY LANDFILL, must manage landfill gas to reduce methane emissions and control odors. Leachate collection systems are required to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the proximity to the Sierra Nevada foothills. Community proximity and truck traffic are also considerations for local environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
FORESTHILL SANITARY LANDFILL is located at 1 MI S AUBURN-FORESTHILL RD, Foresthill, California 95631, United States.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, FORESTHILL SANITARY LANDFILL accepts household and commercial solid waste, subject to local and state regulations.
It is owned and operated by a local entity in Placer County.
Landfills in California must comply with US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, the Clean Air Act landfill gas rules, and California's stringent state regulations for leachate management, groundwater monitoring, and methane control.
Landfills like FORESTHILL SANITARY LANDFILL typically employ liners, leachate collection systems, and gas extraction wells to mitigate risks of groundwater contamination and methane emissions, in compliance with regulatory requirements.
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