Havasu Landing Number 1 Disposal Site - Landfill in Havasu Lake, California

HAVASU LANDING NUMBER 1 DISPOSAL SITE is a landfill located in Havasu Lake, California, within San Bernardino County. As an operational solid waste facility, it plays a key role in managing municipal and industrial waste for the surrounding region. The site is classified under NAICS 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. Operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, this facility must comply with RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills, including requirements for liner systems, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring. Additionally, landfill gas management is governed by the Clean Air Act, which mandates gas collection and control systems for larger landfills to reduce methane emissions. The landfill's location in the Mojave Desert region presents unique environmental considerations, such as low rainfall reducing leachate generation but also potential for dust and windblown litter. Its proximity to Havasu Lake and the Colorado River watershed necessitates careful groundwater protection measures. The facility contributes to local waste management infrastructure, supporting community sanitation and resource recovery efforts.

The landfill is situated in the Mojave Desert, an arid region with low precipitation, which reduces leachate production but increases potential for fugitive dust and windblown debris. Groundwater protection is critical due to the site's proximity to Havasu Lake and the Colorado River aquifer. Landfill gas management is essential to mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, and the facility must comply with EPA's landfill gas rules. Community proximity and truck traffic are additional environmental considerations typical of landfills in rural areas.