Overview
George AFB Dump Areas B/3/7/9/10 is an operational landfill in San Bernardino County, California, serving the former George Air Force Base. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
George AFB Dump Areas B/3/7/9/10 is a landfill located at the former George Air Force Base in San Bernardino County, California. The facility is operational and handles solid waste disposal for the area. As a landfill, it is part of the broader solid waste management infrastructure in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, specifically RCRA Subtitle D which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act which regulates landfill gas emissions. California has additional stringent state-level regulations for landfill operations, including requirements for gas collection and leachate management. The landfill's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill facility. This landfill plays a role in managing waste from the former military base and surrounding communities. Its location in the Mojave Desert presents unique environmental considerations, such as low rainfall reducing leachate generation but potential for wind-blown litter. Proper management of landfill gas and groundwater monitoring are key operational aspects.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in the Mojave Desert near the former George Air Force Base, an area with arid climate and sensitive desert ecosystems. Key environmental concerns for this facility include methane emissions from decomposing waste, which contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, and potential groundwater contamination from leachate. The proximity to the base and nearby communities requires careful management of traffic, odor, and litter to minimize local impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The landfill is located at the former George Air Force Base in San Bernardino County, California, near the city of Victorville.
As a solid waste landfill, it typically accepts municipal solid waste and non-hazardous industrial waste from the surrounding area.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. California also enforces state-specific regulations for landfill operations.
Landfills in the US are required to collect and control methane emissions. This facility likely has a gas collection system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and may use the gas for energy generation.
Desert landfills face unique challenges such as low rainfall reducing leachate but increased risk of wind-blown litter and dust. Groundwater monitoring is critical to protect scarce water resources.
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