GALT 4TH AVENUE Landfill | Galt, California Solid Waste Management Facility

GALT 4TH AVENUE is a landfill facility located at 315 A Street in Galt, California, within Sacramento County. As an operational landfill, it plays a key role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure, handling municipal solid waste from the surrounding communities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act (CAA) for landfill gas management. California's stringent state regulations further enforce environmental protections, including leachate management and groundwater monitoring. The landfill's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill, typically involving waste disposal, compaction, and cover operations. Located in California's Central Valley, the landfill serves a growing urban and agricultural region. Its environmental significance includes managing landfill gas, which is often collected for energy recovery or flared to reduce methane emissions. Proper leachate control is critical to protect local groundwater resources. The facility's operational status ensures continued waste management capacity for the area.

Landfills in California's Central Valley, like GALT 4TH AVENUE, face environmental challenges related to methane emissions from decomposing waste and potential groundwater contamination from leachate. The region's Mediterranean climate with seasonal rainfall increases leachate generation risks. Proximity to agricultural areas and residential communities necessitates robust gas collection and monitoring systems to mitigate odor and air quality impacts. Regulatory oversight under California's stringent environmental laws aims to minimize these risks.