Lake Tahoe Basin MU* Meyers Landfill - South Lake Tahoe, California Solid Waste Management Facility

Lake Tahoe Basin MU* Meyers Landfill is an operational solid waste management facility located at 870 Emerald Bay Rd, South Lake Tahoe, California, in El Dorado County. As a landfill, it provides waste disposal services to the Lake Tahoe Basin area, a region known for its sensitive alpine environment and tourism-driven economy. 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, and the Clean Air Act's landfill gas emission standards. California's stringent state regulations, including those from CalRecycle and local air quality management districts, further oversee operations. The landfill's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill, typically handling municipal solid waste and possibly construction debris. Located in the Sierra Nevada mountains near Lake Tahoe, the landfill's environmental significance is heightened by its proximity to a pristine alpine lake and sensitive ecosystems. Proper leachate management and landfill gas collection are critical to prevent groundwater contamination and reduce methane emissions. The facility plays a key role in regional waste management, supporting both local communities and the tourism industry.

The Lake Tahoe Basin is an ecologically sensitive alpine region with high groundwater tables and proximity to Lake Tahoe, a renowned clear-water lake. Landfill operations here require robust leachate management to prevent contamination of local water bodies. Methane generation from decomposing waste must be captured to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as the area is subject to strict air quality regulations. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling also pose considerations for local residents and the tourism-dependent economy.