FORT ORD Landfill - Monterey, California Solid Waste Management Facility

FORT ORD is an operational landfill located in Monterey, California, United States. It manages solid waste for the local community and surrounding areas, playing a key role in the region's waste disposal infrastructure. The facility is situated near Highway 1 in Monterey County, a coastal area with significant environmental considerations. As a landfill, FORT ORD operates under the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. It also complies with California's strict landfill regulations, including landfill gas collection and leachate management requirements. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill, focusing on disposal rather than recycling or treatment. The landfill's location in coastal California presents environmental challenges, particularly regarding groundwater protection and methane emissions. Proper leachate management and gas collection systems are critical to minimize impacts on the surrounding ecosystem. The facility contributes to the region's waste management capacity, serving Monterey County's population and industrial sectors.

The Monterey region features a coastal environment with sensitive groundwater resources and proximity to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Landfills in this area must prioritize leachate containment to prevent groundwater contamination and implement effective landfill gas collection to reduce methane emissions. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling also require careful management to minimize local impacts.