Overview
MAXWELL LANDFILL is an operational landfill in Maxwell, California, serving Colusa County. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D and state regulations.
MAXWELL LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill located in Maxwell, California, within Colusa County. The facility serves the local community and regional waste management needs, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills. The landfill operates under California's stringent environmental regulations, which include requirements for landfill gas collection and control, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. As a Subtitle D facility, it must comply with design and operational standards to minimize environmental impact, including liner systems and post-closure care. The facility plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure, providing disposal capacity for residential and commercial waste. Its location in a rural agricultural area influences operational considerations such as traffic and community proximity. The landfill's gas collection system helps reduce methane emissions, contributing to California's climate goals.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in a rural agricultural region of Colusa County, where groundwater protection is critical due to nearby farming activities. Leachate management and groundwater monitoring are essential to prevent contamination. The facility's gas collection system mitigates methane leakage, a potent greenhouse gas, aligning with California's climate regulations. Community proximity and truck traffic are managed through operational controls.
Frequently asked questions
MAXWELL LANDFILL is located on Highway 99, half a mile south of Maxwell, in Colusa County, California, USA.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, MAXWELL LANDFILL accepts household, commercial, and non-hazardous industrial waste, subject to state and federal regulations.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which sets standards for location, design, operation, and closure of municipal solid waste landfills. California also enforces additional state-specific requirements.
The landfill is equipped with a gas collection and control system to capture methane and other gases, reducing emissions and potentially generating energy, in compliance with EPA's landfill gas regulations.
The facility provides essential waste disposal services while managing environmental risks through leachate treatment, groundwater monitoring, and gas collection, supporting local public health and environmental protection.
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