Oasis Mobile Home Park Landfill - Thermal, California Solid Waste Management

Oasis Mobile Home Park is a landfill facility located at 88740 70th Avenue in Thermal, California, within Riverside County. The facility is operational and handles solid waste disposal for the local 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'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 also enforces stringent state-level regulations for landfill operations, including leachate management and methane monitoring. The facility's NAICS codes (562211 and 562212) indicate it engages in both hazardous and non-hazardous waste treatment and disposal. Environmental considerations for this landfill include landfill gas collection to mitigate methane emissions, leachate management to protect groundwater, and community proximity. Located in the Coachella Valley, the facility operates in a desert climate with low rainfall, which can influence leachate generation. Proper management of these factors is essential for minimizing environmental impact.

The landfill is situated in the Coachella Valley, a desert region with hot, dry conditions. This climate reduces leachate generation but increases dust and odor concerns. Groundwater protection is critical due to the area's reliance on aquifers. Landfill gas collection systems are typically required to control methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling are also important environmental considerations.