Gopher Hill Sanitary Landfill - Quincy, California Solid Waste Management Facility

Gopher Hill Sanitary Landfill is a landfill facility located in Quincy, California, United States. It serves the solid waste management needs of Plumas County and the surrounding region. As a sanitary landfill, it accepts municipal solid waste for disposal, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA and the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). The facility operates under the NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. Landfills of this type typically handle tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of tons per year. The facility is subject to US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, including requirements for liner systems, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. Additionally, it must comply with Clean Air Act landfill gas rules, which mandate gas collection and control for larger landfills. Gopher Hill Sanitary Landfill plays a key role in managing the solid waste generated by Quincy and Plumas County. Its location in a rural, mountainous area of California presents specific environmental considerations, such as proximity to groundwater and wildlife habitats. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing service to the community, contributing to local waste diversion and disposal infrastructure.

The landfill is situated in the Sierra Nevada region of California, an area with significant ecological value and groundwater resources. Proper leachate management is critical to prevent contamination of local aquifers. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and controlled to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts. The facility's proximity to rural communities necessitates careful traffic management and dust control to minimize nuisance and health effects.