Gardena Senior Housing Landfill - Gardena, California Solid Waste Management

Gardena Senior Housing is a landfill facility located at 17150 S Park Lane in Gardena, California, within Los Angeles County. The facility is currently operational and classified under NAICS code 562212 for Solid Waste Landfills. It serves the local community by managing municipal solid waste in a densely populated urban region. As a landfill in California, Gardena Senior Housing operates under the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as the California Integrated Waste Management Act. The facility is subject to landfill gas collection and monitoring requirements under the Clean Air Act, and must manage leachate to protect groundwater resources. California's stringent environmental standards require regular monitoring and reporting. The landfill plays a key role in waste management for the Gardena area, contributing to the region's waste disposal infrastructure. Its location in a major urban center necessitates careful management of community impacts such as traffic and odor. The facility's operations are part of California's broader efforts to reduce landfill methane emissions and promote recycling and diversion.

The landfill is situated in Gardena, a city in Los Angeles County, California, with a Mediterranean climate and proximity to the Pacific Ocean. The region's dense urban population and industrial activity generate significant solid waste, placing importance on proper landfill management to prevent groundwater contamination and methane leakage. California's regulatory framework, including the California Air Resources Board's landfill methane rule, requires gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The facility's location in a coastal area also necessitates careful leachate management to protect local water resources.