Kirby Canyon Recycling & Disposal Facility - Landfill in Morgan Hill, California

Kirby Canyon Recycling & Disposal Facility is an operational landfill located at 910 Coyote Creek Golf Drive in Morgan Hill, California, within Santa Clara County. As a solid waste management facility, it serves the local community and region, handling municipal solid waste disposal. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill), indicating its role in the waste management sector. In California, landfills are subject to stringent state regulations, including the California Integrated Waste Management Act and local ordinances. Typical operations involve waste compaction, daily cover, and leachate management. Landfill gas collection systems are commonly required to control methane emissions and may be used for energy recovery. As a major waste disposal site in Santa Clara County, Kirby Canyon plays a critical role in managing the region's solid waste. Its location near Coyote Creek requires careful environmental management to protect local water resources. The facility's operational status ensures continued service for waste disposal needs, while regulatory compliance helps mitigate environmental impacts.

The facility is situated in Morgan Hill, California, near Coyote Creek, which flows into the Guadalupe River and eventually San Francisco Bay. This proximity to surface water necessitates robust leachate management to prevent groundwater and surface water contamination. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and controlled to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts on nearby communities. The region's Mediterranean climate with seasonal rainfall increases leachate generation during wet months, requiring careful monitoring and treatment.