LOMPOC BURN DUMP Landfill - Lompoc, California Solid Waste Management

LOMPOC BURN DUMP is a landfill facility located at the southeast corner of Highway 1 and Burton Mesa in Lompoc, California. It operates within Santa Barbara County and is classified under NAICS code 562212 for Solid Waste Landfills. The facility is currently operational and serves the local community's solid waste management needs. As a landfill in the United States, LOMPOC BURN DUMP 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. California also enforces stringent state-level environmental standards for landfill operations, particularly regarding leachate management and methane gas collection. The facility plays a key role in managing solid waste for the Lompoc area and Santa Barbara County. Its location near Highway 1 provides accessible waste disposal services for the region. Landfills like this one are critical for waste containment and resource recovery, though they require careful environmental monitoring to mitigate impacts on local air and water quality.

The Lompoc area has a Mediterranean climate with low annual rainfall, which can reduce leachate generation but also increases the risk of fugitive dust and odor. The facility's proximity to groundwater resources in the Santa Ynez River basin necessitates robust leachate management systems. Landfill gas collection and methane leakage are key environmental concerns, as methane is a potent greenhouse gas. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling vehicles also require careful management to minimize local impacts.