Overview
North Fork Mill is an operational landfill in North Fork, California, serving Madera County. It manages solid waste disposal under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
North Fork Mill is a landfill facility located at 57839 Road 225 in North Fork, California, within Madera County. The facility is operational and handles solid waste disposal for the surrounding community. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure. 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 management. The NAICS codes associated with the facility (311313, 321113, 562212) suggest it may also be involved in sugar manufacturing, sawmills, and solid waste disposal, indicating a potentially diverse industrial context. Landfills in California are subject to strict state and federal regulations regarding leachate management, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas collection. The facility's location in a rural area near the Sierra Nevada foothills may influence environmental considerations such as groundwater proximity and community impact.
Environmental context
Landfills in California must manage methane emissions through gas collection systems to comply with state climate goals. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially in areas with high precipitation or shallow water tables. The facility's proximity to the Sierra Nevada foothills may affect local hydrology and wildlife habitats.
Frequently asked questions
North Fork Mill landfill is located at 57839 Road 225, North Fork, California 93643, in Madera County.
As a landfill, North Fork Mill accepts municipal solid waste and potentially other non-hazardous solid wastes, subject to its permit conditions.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and California state regulations, including landfill gas and leachate management requirements.
Landfills in California are required to collect and control landfill gas to reduce methane emissions, typically through gas extraction wells and flaring or energy recovery systems.
Landfills can impact the environment through methane emissions, leachate generation, and local traffic. Proper management under regulations minimizes these impacts.
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