Humboldt Redwood Co. LLC Hely Creek WWDS Landfill - Carlotta, California Solid Waste Management

Humboldt Redwood Co. LLC Hely Creek WWDS is a landfill facility located in Carlotta, Humboldt County, California, United States. It is currently operational and serves the local region's solid waste management needs. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the disposal of municipal solid waste in the area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. In California, landfills are also subject to state-specific requirements such as the California Integrated Waste Management Act and stringent air quality rules from the California Air Resources Board. The facility's NAICS codes (562212 and 921190) indicate it is involved in solid waste landfill operations and government administration of environmental programs. Landfills in this region must manage leachate and landfill gas to minimize environmental impact. The facility's location in a rural area near the Pacific coast may involve considerations for groundwater protection and methane capture. Proper operation ensures compliance with environmental standards and contributes to community waste disposal needs.

The facility is situated in Humboldt County, California, a region with significant forested areas and proximity to the Pacific Ocean. Landfill operations here must address leachate management to protect local groundwater and surface water, as well as landfill gas collection to reduce methane emissions. The area's high rainfall increases leachate generation, requiring robust liner and collection systems. Community proximity and truck traffic are also considerations for this rural landfill.