Overview
Glendora City Dump is an operational landfill in Glendora, California, serving the Los Angeles County area. It manages municipal solid waste under state and federal regulations.
Glendora City Dump is a landfill facility located in Glendora, California, within Los Angeles County. The facility is currently operational and handles solid waste disposal for the surrounding communities. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). Landfills in California are subject to strict requirements under RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste, including liner systems, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a Solid Waste Landfill. Environmental considerations for this landfill include methane gas generation from decomposing waste, which is typically managed through gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is also critical to protect local groundwater resources. The facility's proximity to residential areas in Glendora necessitates careful traffic management and odor control to minimize community impacts.
Environmental context
Glendora is located in the San Gabriel Valley of Southern California, a region with a Mediterranean climate and significant urban development. Landfills in this area must address methane leakage and leachate management to protect air and water quality. The facility's location near residential neighborhoods requires effective odor and traffic controls to mitigate community impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Glendora City Dump is located at the northwest corner of Sierra Madre and So in Glendora, California, United States.
As a landfill, Glendora City Dump accepts municipal solid waste from the surrounding communities in Los Angeles County.
The facility is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under RCRA Subtitle D and by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle).
California landfills typically employ liner systems, leachate collection and treatment, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas collection systems to reduce methane emissions and protect the environment.
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