MATTOLE RD DUMPSITE Landfill - Ferndale, California Solid Waste Management

MATTOLE RD DUMPSITE is an operational landfill located in Ferndale, Humboldt County, California, United States. It serves the solid waste disposal needs of the surrounding rural community in a region characterized by its coastal and forested geography. As a landfill, it is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfill operations. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, and Clean Air Act (CAA) rules for landfill gas emissions. California's stringent state regulations, including those from CalRecycle and local air quality management districts, further govern its operations, particularly regarding landfill gas collection and leachate management. The landfill plays a critical role in managing solid waste for the Ferndale area and Humboldt County. Its environmental significance lies in the need for effective landfill gas capture to reduce methane emissions and proper leachate control to protect local groundwater resources, given the region's proximity to the Pacific coast and sensitive ecosystems.

The landfill is situated in a rural area of Humboldt County, near the Pacific coast, where groundwater protection is a key environmental concern. Leachate management is critical to prevent contamination of local water resources, and landfill gas collection systems are essential to mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. The facility's proximity to communities and traffic routes also requires careful management of odor and vehicle emissions.