Intermountain Disposal Delleker Facility - Landfill in Portola, California

The Intermountain Disposal Delleker Facility is a landfill located at 73980 Industrial Way in Portola, California, within Plumas County. As an operational solid waste facility, it plays a key role in regional waste management for the surrounding communities. Operating under the United States regulatory framework, this landfill adheres to US EPA RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste, as well as Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. California's stringent state regulations further govern leachate management and groundwater monitoring, ensuring environmental compliance. The facility's location in a rural area of the Sierra Nevada foothills underscores the importance of proper waste containment and methane management. Its ongoing operations contribute to local waste disposal needs while balancing environmental stewardship in a region with sensitive ecosystems.

The facility is situated in the Sierra Nevada foothills, an area with significant ecological value including forests and watersheds. Landfill operations must manage methane gas through collection systems to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate control is critical to protect groundwater quality, especially given the region's reliance on groundwater for drinking and irrigation. Proximity to communities requires careful traffic management and odor control.