Overview
MODESTO CITY DISPOSAL SITE AIRPORT is an operational landfill in Modesto, California, serving the Stanislaus County area. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D and California regulations.
MODESTO CITY DISPOSAL SITE AIRPORT is a landfill facility located at Tioga Rd. at City/County Airport in Modesto, California. It operates within the Solid Waste Management sector, serving the local community and surrounding areas in Stanislaus County. The facility is currently operational and plays a key role in regional waste disposal. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act (CAA) for landfill gas emissions. California's stringent state regulations further enforce environmental compliance, including leachate management and groundwater monitoring. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill. As a landfill, MODESTO CITY DISPOSAL SITE AIRPORT manages waste through controlled disposal, with potential for landfill gas recovery. Its location near an airport and residential areas necessitates careful environmental management to mitigate methane leakage, leachate impacts, and community traffic. The facility contributes to the region's waste infrastructure, supporting public health and environmental protection.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in Modesto, California, within the Central Valley, an area with agricultural and urban land use. Key environmental considerations include landfill gas generation (methane) and leachate management to protect groundwater. Proximity to the airport and residential communities requires effective odor and traffic control. California's strict regulations mandate gas collection systems and groundwater monitoring to minimize environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at Tioga Rd. at City/County Airport in Modesto, California, USA, in Stanislaus County.
As a landfill, it manages municipal solid waste (MSW) and possibly other non-hazardous solid wastes, accepting waste from the local community and surrounding areas.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and the Clean Air Act for landfill gas emissions. California state regulations add further requirements for leachate management and groundwater monitoring.
Landfills typically manage risks through gas collection systems to reduce methane emissions, leachate collection and treatment to protect groundwater, and regular monitoring. Specific measures at this facility would comply with state and federal permits.
It provides essential waste disposal services for Modesto and Stanislaus County, supporting public health and sanitation. It also contributes to local waste management infrastructure.
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