Merced County Regional Waste Management Landfill - Merced, California Solid Waste Facility

Merced County Regional Waste Management is a landfill facility located at 6040 Highway 59 N in Merced, California. It serves the solid waste disposal needs of Merced County and the surrounding region. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfill operations. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. California's stringent state regulations also apply, focusing on landfill gas collection, methane reduction, and leachate management. The facility's scale is typical for a regional landfill serving a county with a population of approximately 280,000. As a regional landfill, it plays a critical role in managing the area's solid waste stream. Environmental considerations include landfill gas management to mitigate methane emissions, leachate control to protect groundwater, and community proximity impacts such as traffic and odor. The facility contributes to the region's waste infrastructure and supports local public health and sanitation.

The landfill is located in California's Central Valley, an agricultural region with a Mediterranean climate. Key environmental concerns for this facility include landfill gas generation and methane leakage, which contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is critical due to the region's groundwater resources used for irrigation. Proximity to agricultural land and residential areas requires careful traffic and odor management to minimize community impact.