Glennville Landfill - Solid Waste Management Facility in Kern County, California

Glennville Landfill is an operational solid waste management facility located 2 miles south of Glennville, California, in Kern County. As a landfill, it accepts municipal solid waste and is subject to federal and state regulations governing landfill design, operation, and closure. The facility operates under the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D framework, which sets standards for location, liner systems, leachate management, groundwater monitoring, and post-closure care. California's stringent environmental regulations, including the California Integrated Waste Management Act, further govern landfill operations. The landfill's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill facility. Glennville Landfill provides essential waste disposal services to the local community in a rural area of Kern County. Proper landfill management is critical for protecting groundwater resources and minimizing methane emissions. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing waste management capacity for the region.

Landfills in California must manage landfill gas, which is primarily methane and carbon dioxide, through collection and control systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate, the liquid that percolates through waste, must be collected and treated to prevent groundwater contamination. The Glennville area's rural setting and proximity to agricultural lands require careful monitoring of groundwater and air quality to protect local ecosystems and community health.