FRESNO STATE DISPOSAL SITE - Landfill in Fresno, California, USA

FRESNO STATE DISPOSAL SITE is an operational landfill located in Fresno, California, United States. It serves the Fresno area as a solid waste management facility, handling municipal solid waste within the regulatory framework of the US EPA. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. As a landfill in California, the facility operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, which govern liner systems, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring. It also complies with Clean Air Act (CAA) landfill gas rules, requiring gas collection and control systems to reduce methane emissions. California's stringent state regulations further enforce environmental protections. The site plays a key role in managing the region's solid waste, contributing to local waste diversion and disposal needs. Its location in Fresno County places it within an agricultural and urban context, where proper waste management is critical for protecting groundwater and air quality. The facility's operational status ensures continued service to the community.

The landfill is situated in Fresno, California, within the San Joaquin Valley, an area with significant agricultural activity and air quality concerns. Landfill gas management is critical to mitigate methane leakage, a potent greenhouse gas. Leachate control is essential to prevent groundwater contamination, given the region's reliance on groundwater for irrigation and drinking. Proximity to residential areas requires careful traffic and odor management to minimize community impacts.