Overview
Mono County Department of Public Works operates a landfill in Bridgeport, California, serving the local community. The facility manages solid waste under state and federal regulations.
Mono County Department of Public Works operates a landfill in Bridgeport, California, providing solid waste disposal services for Mono County. The facility is located at 74 N School St and is currently operational, handling municipal solid waste from the surrounding area. As a landfill in California, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and California's stringent landfill regulations. The landfill plays a key role in waste management for Mono County, a rural area in the Eastern Sierra region. Proper operation is essential to protect local groundwater and air quality, and the facility contributes to the county's waste diversion goals.
Environmental context
Landfills in California must comply with strict regulations to manage methane emissions and leachate. The Mono County landfill's proximity to groundwater sources in the Eastern Sierra region necessitates robust liner and collection systems. Community proximity and truck traffic are also considerations for this rural facility.
Frequently asked questions
The landfill is located at 74 N School St, Bridgeport, California 93517, in Mono County.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, it accepts household and commercial waste from Mono County.
Yes, the landfill is operational and actively serving the community.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and California state landfill regulations.
Landfills in California are required to have leachate collection systems and landfill gas management to protect groundwater and air quality.
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