HYATT DISPOSAL SITE - Operational Landfill in Loomis, California, USA

HYATT DISPOSAL SITE is an operational landfill located in Loomis, California, within Placer County. As a solid waste management facility, it serves the local community by providing disposal capacity for municipal solid waste. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and complies with California's stringent environmental standards. The landfill is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill). Landfills in this region typically handle moderate to large volumes of waste, reflecting the population density of the Sacramento metropolitan area. The facility's operations include waste placement, compaction, and daily cover, with systems for leachate management and landfill gas collection to mitigate environmental impacts. Environmental significance lies in the facility's role in managing waste from surrounding communities while minimizing risks through engineered controls. Landfill gas collection systems reduce methane emissions, and leachate management protects groundwater. The site's location in Placer County, near the Sierra Nevada foothills, requires careful monitoring to prevent impacts on local water resources and air quality.

The HYATT DISPOSAL SITE operates in a region with Mediterranean climate, characterized by dry summers and wet winters, which influences leachate generation and groundwater recharge. Proximity to the Sierra Nevada foothills means the facility must manage potential impacts on surface water and groundwater quality. Landfill gas collection and methane leakage are key environmental concerns, as methane is a potent greenhouse gas. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling also require mitigation measures to minimize odors, noise, and air emissions.