KALICO #1 & 3 / NEVILLE CHEMICAL Landfill - Santa Fe Springs, California Solid Waste Management

KALICO #1 & 3 / NEVILLE CHEMICAL is a landfill facility located at 11811 Greenstone Ave, Santa Fe Springs, California, within Los Angeles County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 562212 for Solid Waste Landfills. As part of the regional waste management infrastructure, it handles municipal solid waste from the surrounding urban and industrial areas. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. California's stringent state regulations, such as CalRecycle's landfill standards, further govern its operations, covering leachate control, groundwater monitoring, and methane gas collection. The landfill likely employs modern liner and gas extraction systems to mitigate environmental impacts. Located in a densely populated region, the landfill plays a critical role in managing waste from Los Angeles County's residential and commercial sectors. Its proximity to communities necessitates robust odor and traffic management. The facility contributes to local waste diversion goals and may generate energy from captured landfill gas, supporting California's renewable energy targets.

The landfill is situated in Santa Fe Springs, an area with a Mediterranean climate and proximity to groundwater basins. Key environmental considerations include methane leakage from decomposition, which is mitigated by gas collection systems, and leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. The facility's location near residential zones requires careful control of odors, dust, and truck traffic to minimize community impact.