Loyalton Town (Cemetery) Dump - Operational Landfill in Sierra County, California

Loyalton Town (Cemetery) Dump is an operational landfill located in Sierra County, California, United States. The facility manages solid waste disposal for the surrounding area, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. As a small-scale landfill, it plays a role in local waste management infrastructure. The landfill operates under the NAICS code 562212 for Solid Waste Landfills, indicating its primary function as a disposal site. Typical landfills of this scale in California are subject to state and federal regulations including landfill gas management and groundwater monitoring requirements under the Clean Air Act and RCRA. Located in a rural area of Sierra County, the facility serves a small community. Its environmental significance lies in proper waste containment and leachate management to protect local groundwater and air quality. The site's proximity to residential areas and natural habitats necessitates ongoing compliance with environmental standards to minimize community and ecological impacts.

The landfill is situated in a rural area of Sierra County, California, where groundwater protection is critical due to the region's reliance on aquifers for drinking water. Leachate management and methane gas control are key environmental considerations for this facility, as typical for landfills in the area. The site's location near natural habitats requires careful monitoring to prevent contamination of local ecosystems.