Overview
HYAMPOM LANDFILL DISPOSAL SITE is an operational landfill in Hyampom, California, serving Trinity County. It operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D and California solid waste regulations.
HYAMPOM LANDFILL DISPOSAL SITE is an operational landfill located 2 miles northeast of Hyampom, California, in Trinity County. As a solid waste management facility, it provides disposal services for the local community and surrounding area. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, as well as California's stringent state solid waste regulations. These regulations require proper liner systems, leachate management, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas control to minimize environmental impact. As a landfill in a rural area of Northern California, the facility plays a key role in managing waste for Trinity County. Its location in a region with significant forested areas and watersheds underscores the importance of environmental safeguards to protect local ecosystems and water resources.
Environmental context
Landfills in forested regions like Trinity County face specific environmental challenges, including potential methane leakage from decomposing waste and leachate generation that could affect nearby groundwater. Proximity to natural habitats and watersheds requires robust liner and gas collection systems to prevent contamination. Community proximity and truck traffic are also considerations for rural landfill operations.
Frequently asked questions
HYAMPOM LANDFILL DISPOSAL SITE is located 2 miles northeast of Hyampom, California, in Trinity County, United States.
As a landfill classified under NAICS 562212, HYAMPOM LANDFILL DISPOSAL SITE accepts municipal solid waste and non-hazardous solid waste, subject to state and federal regulations.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and California's solid waste regulations, which require environmental safeguards such as liners, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring.
Landfills generate methane from decomposing waste. Under US EPA regulations, larger landfills must collect and control landfill gas, often through flaring or energy recovery, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Rural landfills like HYAMPOM must manage leachate to prevent groundwater contamination and control odors and traffic. Proper design and monitoring are essential to protect nearby ecosystems and communities.
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