Herlong Landfill - Solid Waste Management Facility in Herlong, California

Herlong Landfill is an operational solid waste facility located in Herlong, Lassen County, California. As a landfill, it manages municipal solid waste for the local community and surrounding areas. The facility is situated in a rural region of northeastern California, near the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, specifically 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 collection, and gas monitoring to minimize environmental impact. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. Herlong Landfill plays a key role in regional waste management for Lassen County. Its location in a sparsely populated area reduces community proximity concerns, but groundwater monitoring and methane management remain important operational aspects. The facility contributes to the county's waste disposal infrastructure.

Landfills in California must comply with stringent state and federal regulations to manage methane emissions and leachate. Herlong Landfill's location in a rural area with lower population density reduces some community impacts, but groundwater protection is critical given the region's reliance on aquifers. Methane capture systems are typically required to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.