HURST DISPOSAL SITE - Landfill in Sebastopol, California, USA

HURST DISPOSAL SITE is an operational landfill located at 830 Gold Ridge Rd, Sebastopol, California, in Sonoma County. As a solid waste management facility, it plays a key role in the region's waste disposal infrastructure, handling municipal solid waste from the surrounding communities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act's landfill gas rules. California's stringent state regulations further enforce environmental protections, including leachate management and groundwater monitoring. The site's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill, typically involving waste compaction, daily cover, and gas collection systems. Environmental significance includes the management of landfill gas, which contains methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Proper gas collection and control are critical to reduce emissions. The facility's proximity to Sebastopol and the surrounding Sonoma County area necessitates careful community engagement and traffic management to minimize local impacts.

The facility is located in Sonoma County, California, a region with a Mediterranean climate and significant agricultural and wine-producing areas. Landfill operations must address methane leakage through gas collection systems to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is crucial to protect groundwater resources, given the area's reliance on aquifers for drinking water and irrigation. Community proximity requires careful odor control and traffic management to minimize disruption.