Risk: Medium Landfill Operational

LOS ANGELES CO ROAD DEPT / DOMINGUEZ SOUTH Landfill - Long Beach, California Solid Waste Management

LONG BEACH, California, United States

Overview

LOS ANGELES CO ROAD DEPT / DOMINGUEZ SOUTH is an operational landfill in Long Beach, California, serving the Los Angeles County area under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.

LOS ANGELES CO ROAD DEPT / DOMINGUEZ SOUTH is a landfill facility located in Long Beach, California, United States. It operates under the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County and is classified under NAICS code 562212 for Solid Waste Landfill. The facility is currently operational and serves the municipal solid waste management needs of the region. As a landfill in the United States, this facility is subject to federal regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. Additionally, it must comply with Clean Air Act (CAA) landfill gas rules, which require the collection and control of methane emissions. The facility likely employs standard landfill practices including waste compaction, daily cover, and leachate management to minimize environmental impact. The landfill plays a critical role in the waste management infrastructure of Los Angeles County, one of the most populous counties in the United States. Its location in Long Beach places it near urban and industrial areas, necessitating careful management of traffic, odor, and groundwater protection. The facility contributes to the region's circular economy by providing a disposal option for non-recyclable waste.

Environmental context

The landfill is situated in Long Beach, California, a coastal city with a Mediterranean climate. Proximity to the Pacific Ocean and groundwater aquifers requires robust leachate management to prevent contamination. Methane generation from decomposing waste is a key environmental concern, and the facility likely operates a gas collection system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and potentially generate energy. Community proximity and truck traffic are additional factors that influence operational practices.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in Long Beach, California, United States, with coordinates 34.263484, -118.299070.

As a municipal solid waste landfill, it accepts non-hazardous household and commercial 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 landfill gas rules, which mandate methane collection and control.

Standard practices include leachate collection and treatment, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas capture to reduce methane emissions and odor.

It provides essential disposal capacity for the region, supporting waste diversion and circular economy goals by managing non-recyclable waste.

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