OLANCHA / CARTAGO DISPOSAL SITE - Landfill in Olancha, California, USA

OLANCHA / CARTAGO DISPOSAL SITE is an operational landfill located in Olancha, California, United States. Situated 1 mile east of Highway 395 on Highway 190, this facility serves the solid waste management needs of Inyo County. As a landfill, it is a key component of the region's waste disposal infrastructure, handling municipal solid waste from local communities. 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. In California, additional state-level regulations apply, including those from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). The landfill likely employs standard landfill technology, including liner systems and leachate collection, to manage environmental impacts. OLANCHA / CARTAGO DISPOSAL SITE plays a critical role in managing waste for the remote desert region of eastern California. Its location in a sparsely populated area reduces community proximity concerns, but groundwater protection and methane management remain important operational considerations. The facility contributes to local waste diversion and disposal capacity, supporting public health and environmental sanitation.

The landfill is situated in the arid Owens Valley region of California, where water resources are scarce and groundwater protection is critical. Leachate management and methane gas collection are key environmental considerations for this facility. The remote location minimizes community exposure to odors and traffic, but the site must comply with strict California regulations for landfill gas control and groundwater monitoring to prevent contamination of local aquifers.