Overview
LA CNTY SANITATION DISTRICT-PUENTE HILLS is an operational landfill in City of Industry, California, serving the Los Angeles County region. It manages solid waste under state and federal regulations.
LA CNTY SANITATION DISTRICT-PUENTE HILLS is a landfill facility located at 13130 CROSSROADS PKY SOUTH in City of Industry, California, within Los Angeles County. The facility is operational and serves as a key component of the region's solid waste management infrastructure, handling municipal solid waste from the surrounding communities. 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. As a landfill in California, it also complies with state-specific regulations from CalRecycle and local air quality management districts, which mandate landfill gas collection and control systems to reduce methane emissions. The Puente Hills landfill plays a significant role in the waste management network of Los Angeles County, one of the most populous regions in the United States. Its operations are subject to strict environmental monitoring for leachate management, groundwater protection, and community impact, including traffic and odor control. The facility contributes to the circular economy by potentially capturing landfill gas for energy generation.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in a densely populated urban area of Southern California, where air quality and groundwater protection are critical environmental concerns. Landfill gas collection systems are essential to mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Leachate management is also crucial to prevent contamination of local groundwater resources. The facility's proximity to residential and industrial areas necessitates rigorous community engagement and traffic management to minimize nuisance and health impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 13130 CROSSROADS PKY SOUTH, City of Industry, California 91745, in Los Angeles County, United States.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, it accepts household, commercial, and non-hazardous industrial waste. Specific waste types are regulated under RCRA Subtitle D.
Landfills in the US are required to install gas collection and control systems under the Clean Air Act. These systems capture methane for flaring or energy recovery, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The facility must comply with US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for landfill design and operation, Clean Air Act landfill gas rules, and California state regulations from CalRecycle and local air districts.
Urban landfills face challenges such as groundwater contamination from leachate, air emissions from decomposition, and community concerns about odor and traffic. Proper management and monitoring mitigate these impacts.
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