Niland Marina Site Landfill - Niland, California Solid Waste Management

Niland Marina Site is an operational landfill located in Niland, California, within Imperial County. As a solid waste management facility, it handles municipal solid waste for the surrounding community, contributing to the region's waste disposal infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act's landfill gas rules. California imposes additional state-level requirements, including strict leachate management and groundwater monitoring standards. The landfill's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill, typically involving waste compaction, daily cover, and gas collection systems. Environmental considerations for this facility include landfill gas generation (methane) and leachate management, given its location in the arid Imperial Valley. Proximity to the Salton Sea and agricultural areas necessitates careful groundwater monitoring. The landfill serves a rural community, with traffic and odor management being key operational concerns.

Located in the arid Imperial Valley near the Salton Sea, Niland Marina Site faces environmental challenges typical of landfills in dry climates, including dust control and potential groundwater impacts from leachate. The region's agricultural activities and sensitive ecosystems require robust monitoring of methane emissions and leachate containment to protect local water resources and air quality.