Overview
Los Angeles Co Dept Public Wrks Roads Dept #553 is an operational landfill in Canyon Country, California, serving the Los Angeles County region under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D and CAA landfill gas regulations.
Los Angeles Co Dept Public Wrks Roads Dept #553 is an operational landfill located at 17931 Sierra Hwy, Canyon Country, California, within Los Angeles County. As a municipal solid waste landfill, it plays a key role in managing waste for the greater Los Angeles area, one of the most populous regions in the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act standards for landfill gas emissions. Landfills in California are also subject to state-specific regulations under CalRecycle, which mandate landfill gas collection and control systems to reduce methane emissions. The NAICS code 562212 indicates this facility is classified as a Solid Waste Landfill. This landfill contributes to regional waste management infrastructure, processing waste from residential, commercial, and industrial sources. Its location in a semi-arid climate with proximity to residential areas necessitates careful management of leachate, landfill gas, and traffic to minimize environmental and community impacts. The facility supports local waste diversion goals and is part of a broader network of disposal sites in Southern California.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in Canyon Country, a community within the Santa Clarita Valley, characterized by a Mediterranean climate with dry summers and mild winters. Key environmental considerations for this facility include landfill gas generation (primarily methane and carbon dioxide), which requires active collection systems to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and odor. Leachate management is critical due to potential groundwater contamination risks, especially given the region's alluvial aquifers. Proximity to residential areas also necessitates dust and traffic controls to minimize community impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 17931 Sierra Hwy, Canyon Country, California 91351, in Los Angeles County, United States.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, it accepts household, commercial, and non-hazardous industrial waste, subject to local and federal regulations.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act standards for landfill gas emissions, along with California state regulations from CalRecycle.
Landfills in the US are required to install and operate gas collection and control systems to capture methane, which can be flared or used for energy generation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Landfills in California must manage leachate to protect groundwater, control odors and dust, and reduce methane emissions. They are also part of the state's waste diversion goals under the California Integrated Waste Management Act.
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