Kramer Junction Refuse Disposal Site - Landfill in San Bernardino County, California

Kramer Junction Refuse Disposal Site is a landfill located approximately 3 miles southeast of the junction of Highways 58 and 395 in Kramer Corner, California. It serves the solid waste management needs of the surrounding region in San Bernardino County. As an operational landfill, it plays a key role in the local waste disposal infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, as well as California's stringent state-level solid waste regulations. Landfills in this region typically manage waste through controlled disposal, with systems for leachate collection and landfill gas management to mitigate environmental impacts. The site's location in the Mojave Desert presents unique operational considerations, including low rainfall which reduces leachate generation but also requires careful dust management. The landfill serves a rural community and likely handles waste from nearby agricultural and residential sources. Its continued operation supports local waste diversion goals and compliance with state recycling mandates.

The landfill is situated in the Mojave Desert, an arid region with low precipitation, which reduces the risk of leachate generation but increases potential for fugitive dust. Groundwater in the area is often deep and limited, but leachate management systems are critical to prevent contamination. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and flared or used for energy to comply with Clean Air Act regulations. Proximity to remote communities means traffic and odor impacts are minimal, but wildlife interactions may occur.