Keyesville Burn Dump Landfill - Ridgecrest, California Solid Waste Management

Keyesville Burn Dump is a landfill facility located at 112 E Dolphin Ave in Ridgecrest, California, within Kern County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 562212 for Solid Waste Landfills. It serves the local community and surrounding areas in the Mojave Desert region. As a landfill in California, Keyesville Burn Dump operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. The facility must comply with state and federal requirements for liner systems, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. California's stringent environmental regulations also mandate landfill gas collection and control to reduce methane emissions. The landfill plays a key role in managing solid waste for Ridgecrest and Kern County. Its location in an arid region reduces certain environmental risks like leachate generation, but groundwater protection remains critical. The facility contributes to local waste management infrastructure, supporting community sanitation and public health.

The Keyesville Burn Dump is situated in the Mojave Desert, a dry climate with low annual rainfall, which naturally limits leachate production. However, groundwater proximity is a concern in desert basins where aquifers are vital for local water supply. Landfill gas management is essential to mitigate methane leakage, a potent greenhouse gas. The facility's proximity to Ridgecrest requires careful traffic management and odor control to minimize community impact.