Johnson's Burn Dump - Landfill in Humboldt County, California

Johnson's Burn Dump is a landfill facility located in Humboldt County, California, United States. It operates within the solid waste management sector, serving the local community's waste disposal needs. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. As a landfill in California, Johnson's Burn Dump operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and the Clean Air Act's landfill gas rules. California also has stringent state-level regulations for landfill operations, including requirements for liners, leachate collection, and gas monitoring to minimize environmental impact. The facility plays a role in managing solid waste in Humboldt County, a region characterized by its coastal and forested environment. Proper landfill management is critical to protect local groundwater and air quality, and to mitigate methane emissions from decomposing waste.

Landfills like Johnson's Burn Dump must manage landfill gas, primarily methane, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act regulations. Leachate management is also critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially in areas with high rainfall like coastal California. Proximity to communities and traffic from waste hauling are additional environmental considerations.