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Old Paso Robles Dump - Landfill in Paso Robles, California, USA

PASO ROBLES, California, United States

Overview

Old Paso Robles Dump is an operational landfill in Paso Robles, California, serving San Luis Obispo County. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D and California regulations.

Old Paso Robles Dump is an operational landfill located at 3200 Sulphur Springs Rd in Paso Robles, California, within San Luis Obispo County. As a municipal solid waste landfill, it serves the local community and surrounding areas, managing waste disposal in compliance with state and federal regulations. The facility operates under the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D framework for municipal solid waste landfills, which governs design, operation, and closure standards. California's stringent environmental regulations further require landfill gas management and leachate control systems to minimize environmental impact. The landfill's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill facility. As a landfill in California's Central Coast region, Old Paso Robles Dump plays a key role in local waste management. The facility's proximity to residential areas and groundwater resources necessitates robust monitoring and mitigation measures for landfill gas and leachate. Its operational status ensures continued service to the community while adhering to evolving environmental standards.

Environmental context

The landfill is located in Paso Robles, California, a region with a Mediterranean climate and significant agricultural activity. Key environmental considerations include landfill gas generation (methane) and leachate management to protect local groundwater. The site's proximity to residential areas requires careful traffic and odor management. California's strict landfill regulations mandate gas collection systems and groundwater monitoring to mitigate these risks.

Frequently asked questions

Old Paso Robles Dump is located at 3200 Sulphur Springs Rd, Paso Robles, California 93446, in San Luis Obispo County, United States.

As a municipal solid waste landfill, Old Paso Robles Dump accepts non-hazardous solid waste from residential, commercial, and industrial sources, subject to local and state regulations.

The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, California's Integrated Waste Management Act, and local ordinances covering landfill gas, leachate, and groundwater monitoring.

Landfills in California are required to install and operate gas collection and control systems to reduce methane emissions. Old Paso Robles Dump likely employs such systems to comply with state and federal air quality regulations.

Landfills in California must manage leachate to prevent groundwater contamination, control methane emissions, and minimize community impacts like odor and traffic. Strict regulations under CalRecycle and the EPA ensure environmental protection.

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