Overview
Harry J Pouty is an operational landfill in Elsinore, Riverside County, California, United States. It manages solid waste under state and federal regulations.
Harry J Pouty is an operational landfill located at 28459 Hwy. 74 in Elsinore, Riverside County, California, United States. As a landfill facility, it serves the local community by providing solid waste disposal services within a region that experiences significant population growth and associated waste management demands. 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. California's stringent state regulations further govern landfill operations, focusing on methane capture, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring to minimize environmental impact. This landfill plays a key role in the regional waste management infrastructure, handling waste from residential, commercial, and industrial sources. Its location in Riverside County places it within a rapidly urbanizing area, where effective waste management is critical for public health and environmental protection.
Environmental context
Landfills in California must comply with strict regulations for landfill gas collection and methane leakage control to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially in arid regions like Riverside County where water resources are scarce. Community proximity and increased traffic from waste hauling are also key environmental considerations for this facility.
Frequently asked questions
Harry J Pouty landfill is located at 28459 Hwy. 74 in Elsinore, Riverside County, California, United States.
As a landfill, Harry J Pouty accepts municipal solid waste, which includes household, commercial, and non-hazardous industrial waste, subject to local and federal regulations.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules, as well as California state regulations for landfill operations.
Landfills in California must implement landfill gas collection systems to reduce methane emissions, leachate management systems to protect groundwater, and monitoring programs to ensure compliance with environmental standards.
The landfill provides essential solid waste disposal services for the Elsinore area and surrounding communities, supporting public health and waste management infrastructure in Riverside County.
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