Overview
NEO TULARE LLC/VISALIA LANDFILL is an operational landfill in Visalia, California, serving the Tulare County region. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
NEO TULARE LLC/VISALIA LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill located at 32982 Road 80 in Visalia, California. It serves the Tulare County area and operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. As a landfill in California, this facility is subject to state-specific regulations that often exceed federal standards, particularly regarding landfill gas collection and leachate management. The facility plays a key role in managing solid waste for the Visalia community and surrounding areas. Its location in California's Central Valley places it in an agricultural region with significant groundwater concerns, making leachate management and groundwater monitoring critical operational priorities.
Environmental context
The Visalia landfill is situated in California's Central Valley, a region with intensive agriculture and high groundwater use. Landfill operations must address methane leakage through gas collection systems and manage leachate to protect underlying aquifers. Proximity to residential areas also requires careful traffic and odor management to minimize community impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The landfill is located at 32982 Road 80, Visalia, California 93291, in Tulare County.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, it accepts household, commercial, and non-hazardous industrial waste, subject to local and state regulations.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills, Clean Air Act landfill gas rules, and California state regulations that often impose stricter requirements for gas collection and leachate control.
Landfills in California are typically required to install gas collection and control systems to capture methane, which can be flared or used for energy generation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Key concerns include methane leakage, groundwater contamination from leachate, odor, and traffic impacts. California's strict regulations aim to minimize these through monitoring and mitigation measures.
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