Overview
Friant Road Inert Disposal Site is an operational landfill in Friant, California, serving Fresno County. It handles inert waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
Friant Road Inert Disposal Site is a landfill facility located at Root and Waldby in Friant, California, within Fresno County. The site is operational and classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. As an inert disposal site, it primarily accepts non-hazardous, non-decomposable waste such as construction and demolition debris. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and California's stringent state regulations for landfill operations. Inert landfills typically require less intensive environmental controls than municipal solid waste landfills, as the waste does not generate significant leachate or landfill gas. However, they must still comply with groundwater monitoring and dust management requirements. Located in the San Joaquin Valley, the site serves the local community by providing a disposal option for inert materials, reducing the need for long-distance transport. The facility's operational status contributes to regional waste management infrastructure, supporting construction and demolition activities in the area.
Environmental context
The San Joaquin Valley faces air quality challenges due to particulate matter, and inert landfills must manage dust emissions through watering or covering. Groundwater protection is critical in this agricultural region, requiring monitoring for potential contamination from inert waste. The site's proximity to residential areas necessitates traffic management to minimize community impact.
Frequently asked questions
Friant Road Inert Disposal Site is located at Root and Waldby in Friant, California, within Fresno County, United States.
As an inert disposal site, it accepts non-hazardous, non-decomposable waste such as construction and demolition debris, concrete, asphalt, and soil.
Inert landfills in California must comply with the state's Title 27 regulations for solid waste facilities, which include groundwater monitoring, dust control, and operational standards, in addition to federal RCRA Subtitle D requirements.
Inert landfills accept only non-decomposable waste, so they generate minimal leachate and landfill gas. This reduces the need for gas collection systems and leachate treatment compared to municipal solid waste landfills.
The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills.
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