NORDIC TRUCKING SOIL AMENDMENT SITE - Landfill in Tehama County, California

NORDIC TRUCKING SOIL AMENDMENT SITE is an operational landfill located in Tehama County, California, United States. As a solid waste management facility, it serves the local community by providing disposal capacity for municipal and industrial waste. The facility operates under the jurisdiction of the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) and complies with US EPA regulations, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills. The landfill is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill). California landfills typically range from small to large scale. The facility is subject to California's stringent landfill regulations, which include requirements for liner systems, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring. The state also mandates landfill gas collection and control systems to reduce methane emissions, aligning with the US EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program. Environmental considerations for this facility include leachate management to protect groundwater resources and landfill gas control to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Tehama County's agricultural setting means the landfill must manage potential impacts on nearby farmland and rural communities. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing compliance with regulatory standards, contributing to regional waste management infrastructure.

Tehama County is a rural area in Northern California with significant agricultural activity. Landfills in such settings must carefully manage leachate to prevent contamination of groundwater used for irrigation and drinking. Methane emissions from landfill gas are a concern due to their high global warming potential; California regulations require active gas collection systems at larger landfills. Proximity to rural communities also necessitates traffic management and odor control measures.