HALSEY DUMP Landfill - Colusa, California Solid Waste Management Facility

HALSEY DUMP is an operational landfill located in Colusa, California, United States. As a landfill facility, it plays a key role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure, handling municipal solid waste disposal for the local community. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency's RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act's landfill gas rules. These regulations require proper liner systems, leachate management, and gas collection to minimize environmental impacts. In California, additional state-level regulations further enforce strict operational standards for landfills. HALSEY DUMP contributes to the waste management system in Colusa County by providing a disposal option for non-hazardous solid waste. Its location in a rural area influences its operational context, with considerations for groundwater protection and community proximity. The facility's ongoing operation supports local sanitation and public health objectives.

Landfills like HALSEY DUMP must manage landfill gas, primarily methane, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act regulations. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the facility's location in California's Central Valley, where agriculture relies on groundwater. Community proximity and truck traffic are also important environmental considerations for this rural landfill.