Overview
LA CITY, BUREAU OF SANIT(LOPEZ CANYON) is an operational landfill in Lake View Terrace, California, serving the Los Angeles area. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D and California state regulations.
LA CITY, BUREAU OF SANIT(LOPEZ CANYON) is an operational landfill located at 11950 Lopez Canyon Rd, Lake View Terrace, California, within Los Angeles County. This facility is part of the city's solid waste management infrastructure, handling municipal solid waste for the surrounding region. As a landfill in the United States, this facility operates under the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, which govern liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and closure requirements. Additionally, it must comply with the Clean Air Act's landfill gas emission standards, which mandate gas collection and control systems for larger landfills. California's stringent state regulations further enforce environmental protections, including landfill gas reduction and leachate management. The Lopez Canyon landfill plays a key role in managing waste from the Los Angeles area, a densely populated urban region. Its operations involve ongoing environmental monitoring to mitigate methane leakage, control odors, and protect local groundwater. The facility's proximity to residential communities necessitates careful traffic management and community engagement to minimize impacts.
Environmental context
The Lopez Canyon landfill is situated in a semi-arid region of Southern California, where water resources are scarce and groundwater protection is critical. Landfill operations must manage leachate to prevent contamination of underlying aquifers, which supply drinking water to nearby communities. Methane generation from decomposing waste requires active gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with air quality standards. The facility's location near residential areas also demands careful control of odors, dust, and truck traffic to minimize community impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 11950 Lopez Canyon Rd, Lake View Terrace, California 91342, in Los Angeles County, United States.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, it accepts household and commercial waste from the Los Angeles area, subject to local and federal regulations.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, Clean Air Act landfill gas rules, and California state environmental regulations.
Environmental management includes leachate collection and treatment, groundwater monitoring, landfill gas capture and combustion, and regular inspections to comply with permit conditions.
The facility is currently operational, actively receiving and managing waste under its regulatory permits.
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