Hankins Class III Disposal Site - Landfill in Meridian, California, USA

Hankins Class III Disposal Site is a landfill facility located in Meridian, California, within Sutter County. As a Class III landfill, it accepts municipal solid waste and operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which governs the design, operation, and closure of municipal solid waste landfills. The facility is currently operational and serves the local community's waste disposal needs. The landfill operates under California's stringent solid waste management regulations, which include requirements for liner systems, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is engaged in solid waste landfill operations. The facility's scale is typical for a county-level landfill in California, serving a rural to semi-urban population. Environmental management at Hankins Class III Disposal Site includes landfill gas collection and leachate management to mitigate methane emissions and protect groundwater. The facility's location in the Sacramento Valley, with its agricultural and residential areas, necessitates careful monitoring of odor, traffic, and potential impacts on nearby communities. Compliance with state and federal regulations ensures ongoing environmental protection.

The landfill is situated in the Sacramento Valley, an agricultural region with a Mediterranean climate. Key environmental concerns include methane generation from decomposing waste, which requires gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the area's agricultural water use. Proximity to rural communities necessitates traffic management and odor control measures.