GAZELLE Landfill - Yreka, California Solid Waste Management Facility

GAZELLE is an operational landfill located in Yreka, California, within Siskiyou County. It serves the local community for solid waste disposal, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and California's stringent environmental standards. As a landfill, GAZELLE manages waste through controlled disposal, with typical infrastructure including liner systems, leachate collection, and gas management. The facility operates under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill) and is subject to federal and state regulations governing landfill gas emissions, groundwater monitoring, and closure requirements. The landfill plays a key role in Siskiyou County's waste management infrastructure, providing essential disposal capacity for the region. Its location in rural northern California influences operational considerations such as groundwater protection and community proximity, with regulatory oversight ensuring environmental compliance.

Landfills in California, including GAZELLE, must manage methane emissions through gas collection systems to comply with the Clean Air Act. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially in areas with shallow aquifers. The facility's proximity to the community of Yreka requires careful traffic management and odor control to minimize local impacts.