GUYAUX LANDFILL - Operational Landfill in San Bernardino County, California

GUYAUX LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill located in San Bernardino County, California, United States. The facility serves the local region for municipal solid waste disposal, operating under the regulatory oversight of the US EPA and California state environmental agencies. As a landfill, GUYAUX LANDFILL is subject to US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, which govern design, operation, and closure. California's stringent landfill regulations also apply, including requirements for liner systems, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill. The landfill's location in the Mojave Desert region of California presents specific environmental considerations, including arid climate conditions that affect leachate generation and landfill gas management. Proper operation is essential to minimize methane emissions and protect local groundwater resources.

The landfill operates in the Mojave Desert, an arid region with low rainfall, which reduces leachate generation but increases dust and air quality concerns. Groundwater protection is critical due to the area's sensitive desert aquifers. Landfill gas management, including methane capture, is important for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and complying with EPA's Clean Air Act landfill gas rules.