Newhall Land and Investment Landfill - Ventura County, California Solid Waste Management

Newhall Land and Investment is an operational landfill located in Ventura County, California, United States. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill) and serves the region's solid waste management needs. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the disposal of municipal solid waste generated in the area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. California's stringent state regulations, such as those from CalRecycle and local air quality management districts, further govern its operations. Typical landfill operations involve waste compaction, daily cover, leachate management, and gas collection systems to mitigate environmental impacts. Newhall Land and Investment contributes to the solid waste infrastructure of Ventura County. Its location south of Santa Susana Pass Road places it in a region with diverse ecological and community considerations. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing waste disposal capacity for the area, supporting public health and environmental protection through regulated waste management practices.

The landfill is situated in Ventura County, California, an area with a Mediterranean climate and proximity to the Santa Susana Mountains. Key environmental considerations for this facility include landfill gas management to reduce methane emissions, leachate control to protect groundwater resources, and community proximity requiring traffic and odor management. The region's seismic activity also necessitates robust engineering for waste containment systems.