Overview
John Manville Corp is an operational landfill in Mariposa County, California, United States. It manages solid waste under federal and state regulations.
John Manville Corp is a landfill facility located in Mariposa County, California, United States. It operates within the solid waste management sector, handling municipal or industrial waste disposal. The facility is currently operational and serves the local region's waste management needs. As a landfill in California, John Manville Corp operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act's landfill gas rules. California also enforces stringent state-level environmental regulations, including those for landfill gas collection and leachate management. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. The landfill's location in Mariposa County places it in a rural area with potential environmental considerations such as groundwater protection and methane emissions management. Proper operation of gas collection systems and leachate control is essential to minimize environmental impact. The facility contributes to regional waste disposal infrastructure.
Environmental context
Landfills in California must manage methane emissions through gas collection systems to comply with state and federal air quality standards. Leachate, a liquid that percolates through waste, requires careful containment and treatment to prevent groundwater contamination. Proximity to communities and traffic from waste hauling are additional factors that influence operational practices and environmental oversight.
Frequently asked questions
John Manville Corp landfill is located in Mariposa County, California, United States, at coordinates 37.527068, -119.848169.
As a landfill classified under NAICS 562212, John Manville Corp likely accepts municipal solid waste and non-hazardous industrial waste, though specific waste types are not detailed.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. California state regulations also apply.
Landfills in California are required to install and operate gas collection systems to capture methane and reduce emissions. Typical systems include extraction wells and flares or energy recovery.
Landfills can generate methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and leachate that may contaminate groundwater if not properly managed. Regulatory frameworks mandate gas collection and leachate treatment to mitigate these impacts.
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