Old San Juan Dump - Landfill in San Juan Bautista, California, USA

Old San Juan Dump is a landfill facility located at 2570 San Juan Hwy in San Juan Bautista, California, within San Benito County. The facility is currently operational and serves as a solid waste management site for the local community and surrounding region. As a landfill in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. Typical landfill operations involve waste disposal, compaction, and covering, along with systems for leachate management and gas collection. The facility plays a key role in managing solid waste for the San Juan Bautista area and San Benito County. Its location in California places it under state-specific regulations from CalRecycle, which oversees landfill diversion goals and environmental compliance. Proper management of landfill gas and leachate is critical to minimize environmental impacts.

Landfills like Old San Juan Dump require careful management of methane gas, a potent greenhouse gas generated from decomposing organic waste. Gas collection systems are typically installed to capture methane for energy recovery or flaring. Leachate, a liquid that percolates through waste, must be collected and treated to prevent groundwater contamination. The facility's proximity to local communities and traffic routes also necessitates odor control and traffic management measures.