Mid Valley Landfill - Rialto, California Solid Waste Management Facility

Mid Valley Landfill is a solid waste management facility located at 2390 Alder Ave, Rialto, California, in San Bernardino County. The landfill is operational and serves the local community by providing municipal solid waste disposal services. As a landfill in California, it operates under stringent state and federal regulations, including the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and the California Integrated Waste Management Act. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 221122 (Electric Power Generation), 562112 (Hazardous Waste Collection), and 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill), indicating potential for landfill gas-to-energy operations. In California, landfills are required to collect and control landfill gas to reduce methane emissions, and Mid Valley Landfill likely complies with these regulations. The landfill's location in San Bernardino County places it in a region with significant population growth and waste generation. Environmental management at Mid Valley Landfill focuses on leachate control, groundwater monitoring, and gas collection to minimize impacts on nearby communities and ecosystems. The facility plays a key role in regional waste management, supporting Rialto and surrounding areas. Its operational status ensures continued service for waste disposal while adhering to environmental standards.

The landfill's location in Rialto, California, within the Inland Empire, presents environmental considerations typical of arid regions: groundwater protection is critical due to limited water resources. Landfill gas management, including methane capture, is essential to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Proximity to residential areas requires careful traffic management and odor control. Leachate treatment and disposal must comply with California's strict water quality regulations to prevent contamination of local aquifers.