GREENVIEW Landfill - Greenview, California Solid Waste Management Facility

GREENVIEW is an operational landfill located in Greenview, Siskiyou County, California, United States. As a solid waste management facility, it serves the local community by providing landfill disposal services. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. Landfills in California are subject to stringent state and federal regulations, including California's Integrated Waste Management Act and Title 27 of the California Code of Regulations. These regulations govern landfill design, operation, closure, and post-closure care, with a focus on environmental protection. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a Solid Waste Landfill. The environmental significance of GREENVIEW lies in its role in managing solid waste for the region. Landfills must manage landfill gas, leachate, and groundwater monitoring to minimize environmental impact. The facility's location in Siskiyou County, a rural area, may involve considerations such as groundwater proximity and community traffic.

Landfills like GREENVIEW must address key environmental factors including landfill gas generation and methane leakage, leachate management to protect groundwater, and community proximity. In California, regulations require gas collection and control systems for larger landfills, as well as groundwater monitoring. The facility's rural setting may reduce community exposure but still necessitates careful environmental management.