JOEL OVIATT Landfill - Huntington Beach, California Solid Waste Management

JOEL OVIATT is an operational landfill located at 2698 S. Bristol Street in Huntington Beach, California, within Orange County. As a solid waste management facility in the United States, it operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act rules for landfill gas management. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. The landfill is situated in a densely populated coastal region of Southern California, where waste management practices are subject to stringent state and federal environmental standards. California's regulatory environment includes additional requirements for landfill gas collection and leachate management to protect air and water quality. The facility's operational status indicates it actively receives waste and manages decomposition processes. JOEL OVIATT plays a key role in Orange County's waste management infrastructure, serving the Huntington Beach community and surrounding areas. Its location near the Pacific Ocean and urban centers necessitates careful environmental controls to mitigate methane emissions and prevent groundwater contamination. The landfill contributes to regional waste diversion and disposal capacity, supporting public health and environmental sustainability.

The landfill is located in Huntington Beach, a coastal city in Orange County, California, with a Mediterranean climate and proximity to the Pacific Ocean. The area's high water table and urban density require robust leachate management systems to prevent groundwater contamination. Methane generation from decomposing waste must be captured or flared to comply with Clean Air Act regulations, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling are additional environmental considerations for this facility.