McClellan Air Force Base Landfill - Solid Waste Management in McClellan, California

McClellan Air Force Base landfill is an operational solid waste management facility located at 5050 Dudley Blvd, McClellan, California, in Sacramento County. As a landfill serving a former military installation, it handles municipal and industrial waste from the surrounding region, contributing to the area's waste disposal infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. California's stringent state regulations further govern leachate control, groundwater monitoring, and methane emission reduction, ensuring compliance with environmental standards. As part of the broader solid waste network in California, this landfill plays a role in managing waste from the Sacramento metropolitan area. Its location on a former air force base highlights the adaptive reuse of military sites for environmental infrastructure, supporting community waste disposal needs while adhering to modern environmental safeguards.

Landfills in California, including McClellan Air Force Base, must manage landfill gas to mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Leachate collection systems are critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the proximity to the Sacramento River watershed. Community proximity and truck traffic are also key considerations, as the facility is near residential and commercial areas in McClellan.