Mary C Hayes Property Landfill - Lompoc, California Solid Waste Management

Mary C Hayes Property is a landfill facility located at 3000 Sweeney Rd in Lompoc, California, United States. 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 disposal needs. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act (CAA) landfill gas rules. California's stringent state regulations further enforce environmental compliance, including landfill gas collection and leachate management systems to mitigate methane emissions and protect groundwater. As a landfill in coastal California, the facility faces environmental considerations such as proximity to groundwater and community traffic. Proper leachate management and gas collection are critical to minimize environmental impact. The facility plays a key role in regional waste management, supporting the waste disposal needs of Lompoc and surrounding areas.

Landfills in California, including Mary C Hayes Property, operate under strict regulations to manage landfill gas and leachate. Methane capture systems are required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while leachate collection prevents groundwater contamination. Proximity to residential areas necessitates traffic management and odor control. The facility's location in Santa Barbara County, with its Mediterranean climate and sensitive ecosystems, underscores the importance of robust environmental safeguards.