OBIE'S DUMP Landfill - Sacramento, California Solid Waste Management Facility

OBIE'S DUMP is an operational landfill located at 8437 Sheldon Road in Sacramento, California. As a permitted solid waste facility, it plays a key role in managing municipal solid waste for the Sacramento area, operating under the jurisdiction of the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) and the US EPA. The facility operates under the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, which govern design, operation, and closure standards. California's stringent environmental laws further require comprehensive landfill gas collection and leachate management systems to minimize methane emissions and protect groundwater. The landfill's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. As a landfill in an urbanized area, OBIE'S DUMP must address community proximity and traffic impacts. Its location in Sacramento County places it within a region with growing waste generation, emphasizing the importance of proper landfill gas management and leachate control to reduce environmental footprint.

Landfills in California, including OBIE'S DUMP, operate under strict regulations to mitigate methane leakage and groundwater contamination. The facility's location in Sacramento, with a Mediterranean climate and proximity to the Sacramento River, necessitates robust leachate management to prevent water pollution. Community proximity also requires careful traffic and odor management to minimize local impacts.