LOS ANGELES CO DEPT PUBLIC WRKS ROADS DEPT #556 Landfill, Castaic, California

LOS ANGELES CO DEPT PUBLIC WRKS ROADS DEPT #556 is a landfill facility located at 27624 PARKER RD, Castaic, California, within Los Angeles County. As an operational landfill, it plays a key role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure, handling municipal solid waste from the surrounding communities. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act's landfill gas rules. California's stringent state regulations, including those from CalRecycle and the California Air Resources Board, further enforce standards for landfill gas collection, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. These regulations aim to minimize environmental impacts such as methane emissions and groundwater contamination. As a major landfill in Los Angeles County, the facility serves a densely populated urban area, highlighting its importance in managing waste from millions of residents. Its location in Castaic, near the Santa Clarita Valley, requires careful environmental management to protect local water resources and air quality. The landfill's operations contribute to the county's waste diversion goals and support the circular economy through potential landfill gas-to-energy projects.

The landfill is situated in Castaic, California, a region with a Mediterranean climate and proximity to the Santa Clara River watershed. Key environmental considerations include landfill gas collection to mitigate methane leakage, leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination, and community proximity due to nearby residential areas. Traffic from waste hauling vehicles also impacts local air quality. Regulatory oversight from the US EPA and California agencies ensures compliance with standards for these factors.