Monterey Reg Waste Mngt Dist - Landfill in Marina, California, USA

Monterey Reg Waste Mngt Dist is a landfill facility located at 14201 Del Monte Blvd in Marina, California, within Monterey County. The facility is operational and manages solid waste disposal for the region, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills. The facility's operations are subject to federal and state regulations, including landfill gas management and leachate control requirements under the Clean Air Act and California's stringent environmental standards. As a landfill in California, it likely employs modern liner and gas collection systems to mitigate environmental impacts. This landfill plays a critical role in Monterey County's waste management infrastructure, providing disposal capacity for residential and commercial waste. Its location near the coast requires careful management of groundwater and methane emissions to protect local ecosystems and communities.

The landfill's coastal location in Marina, California, necessitates robust leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination in the nearby Monterey Bay area. Methane generation from decomposing waste must be captured or flared to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, in compliance with the Clean Air Act's landfill gas rules. Proximity to residential areas also requires careful traffic and odor management to minimize community impacts.