FRESNO COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS Landfill - Selma, California Solid Waste Management

FRESNO COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS is an operational landfill located at 12716 E Dinuba Ave in Selma, California. The facility serves Fresno County and is classified under NAICS 562212 for solid waste landfill operations. As a municipal solid waste landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. California's stringent environmental regulations, including the California Integrated Waste Management Act, further guide operations. Typical landfill infrastructure includes liner systems, leachate collection, and gas management to mitigate environmental impacts. The landfill's location in California's Central Valley places it in an agricultural region with significant groundwater resources. Proper leachate management and landfill gas collection are critical to protect local water quality and reduce methane emissions. The facility's operations support community waste disposal needs while adhering to state and federal environmental standards.

The landfill is situated in California's Central Valley, a region with intensive agriculture and vulnerable groundwater aquifers. Effective leachate management is essential to prevent contamination of local water resources. Landfill gas collection systems help reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, aligning with California's climate goals. Proximity to agricultural areas necessitates careful odor and vector control to minimize community impacts.