Overview
GARONE SEPTAGE DISPOSAL SITE is an operational landfill in Bakersfield, California, serving Kern County. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
GARONE SEPTAGE DISPOSAL SITE is a landfill located in Bakersfield, California, within Kern County. The facility is operational and handles solid waste disposal, primarily serving the local community and surrounding areas. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. In California, additional state regulations such as CalRecycle's solid waste facility standards apply, ensuring proper waste containment and environmental monitoring. Landfills like GARONE SEPTAGE DISPOSAL SITE are critical for managing waste in Kern County, an area with significant agricultural and industrial activity. Proper leachate management and gas collection systems are essential to mitigate environmental impacts, including groundwater protection and methane emission reduction.
Environmental context
Landfills in California's Central Valley, such as this site, face environmental challenges related to groundwater proximity and methane emissions. The region's agricultural setting requires careful leachate management to prevent contamination. Community proximity and truck traffic are also considerations for local air quality and noise.
Frequently asked questions
GARONE SEPTAGE DISPOSAL SITE is located in Bakersfield, California, United States, in Kern County.
As a landfill, GARONE SEPTAGE DISPOSAL SITE handles solid waste, likely including municipal solid waste and septage, as indicated by its name.
Landfills in California must comply with US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste, Clean Air Act landfill gas rules, and state regulations from CalRecycle, including requirements for liners, leachate collection, and gas monitoring.
Landfills manage environmental risks through engineered liners, leachate collection systems, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas collection to reduce methane emissions and odor.
NAICS code 562212 corresponds to 'Solid Waste Landfill' facilities, indicating that GARONE SEPTAGE DISPOSAL SITE is primarily engaged in landfill disposal of solid waste.
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