Mary Long Site Landfill - Volcano, California Solid Waste Management

Mary Long Site is a landfill facility located at 19405 Cherokee Ln, Volcano, California, in Amador County. The site is operational and handles solid waste disposal for the local community, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. As a landfill in California, Mary Long Site is subject to state-specific regulations that often exceed federal standards, including requirements for landfill gas management, leachate control, and groundwater monitoring. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill, focusing on the disposal of non-hazardous waste. Typical operations involve waste compaction, daily cover, and environmental monitoring to mitigate impacts. The site plays a key role in managing solid waste for the surrounding area, contributing to local waste diversion and disposal needs. Its location in a rural part of Amador County means it likely serves a mix of residential and small commercial waste streams, with environmental considerations such as groundwater protection and methane gas management being critical to its operation.

Landfills in California, including Mary Long Site, must address key environmental factors such as landfill gas generation (primarily methane), leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination, and proximity to communities. The site's location in a rural area may reduce community proximity risks, but groundwater monitoring is essential due to potential impacts on local aquifers. Methane capture systems are often required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with air quality regulations.