MOWRY ROAD SITE Landfill - Newark, California Solid Waste Management

MOWRY ROAD SITE is an operational landfill located at 8100 Mowry Rd in Newark, California, within Alameda County. As a landfill facility, it manages solid waste disposal for the surrounding region, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. The facility operates in California, a state with stringent environmental regulations for landfills, including requirements for landfill gas collection and control systems, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. The NAICS code 562212 indicates this is a solid waste landfill, typically handling municipal solid waste. Landfills in Alameda County generally serve a large urban population, suggesting a medium to large scale operation. Environmental significance includes the management of landfill gas, which contains methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Proper gas collection systems reduce emissions and may generate energy. Leachate management is critical to protect groundwater, especially given the proximity to the San Francisco Bay area. Community proximity and traffic impacts are also key considerations for this facility.

The MOWRY ROAD SITE landfill is located in Newark, California, within the San Francisco Bay Area, a region with high population density and sensitive ecosystems. Landfill gas management is crucial to mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Leachate control is essential to prevent groundwater contamination, particularly given the area's hydrogeology. Proximity to residential communities and traffic from waste hauling vehicles are ongoing operational concerns.