OF 27 / 2 Landfill - Healdsburg, California Solid Waste Management Facility

OF 27 / 2 is a landfill facility located at 13001 Geysers Road in Healdsburg, California, within Sonoma County. It operates under the solid waste management sector, handling municipal and industrial waste for the region. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. As a landfill in California, OF 27 / 2 operates under stringent state and federal regulations, including the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and the Clean Air Act's landfill gas rules. California's own Title 27 regulations impose additional requirements for liner systems, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring to protect environmental and public health. The facility plays a key role in waste disposal for the Healdsburg area and Sonoma County. Its operational status ensures continued service for local communities, while compliance with regulatory frameworks helps mitigate risks such as methane emissions and groundwater contamination. The landfill's location in a seismically active region adds further importance to its engineering and monitoring practices.

The landfill is situated in Sonoma County, California, a region with Mediterranean climate and proximity to the Russian River watershed. Key environmental concerns for landfills in this area include methane gas generation, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, and leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. The facility's location near Geysers Road, a geothermal area, underscores the need for careful monitoring of subsurface conditions. Community proximity and truck traffic are also relevant factors, as the landfill serves a populated region.