MECCA LANDFILL - Solid Waste Landfill in Mecca, California, USA

MECCA LANDFILL is a solid waste landfill facility located at 60th Ave & Lincoln St in Mecca, California, within Riverside County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfill operations. It serves the local community and surrounding areas in the Coachella Valley region. As a landfill operating in the United States, MECCA LANDFILL is subject to federal regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, as well as Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. California also imposes additional state-level standards for landfill design, operation, and closure, including stringent groundwater monitoring and methane control measures. The facility plays a key role in regional waste management for Riverside County, one of the fastest-growing areas in California. Its location in a desert environment presents specific operational challenges, including water conservation and dust control. Proper management of landfill gas and leachate is critical to minimize environmental impacts on the surrounding community and ecosystems.

The landfill is situated in the Colorado Desert region of Southern California, an arid environment with limited water resources. Key environmental considerations include methane gas generation from decomposing waste, which requires active collection and flaring or energy recovery systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is also critical to prevent groundwater contamination, given the area's shallow aquifers. Proximity to agricultural lands and residential areas in Mecca necessitates careful traffic management and odor control to minimize community impacts.