Old Station Disposal Site - Landfill in Old Station, Shasta County, California

Old Station Disposal Site is a landfill facility located in Old Station, Shasta County, California, United States. The site is operational and manages solid waste disposal for the local community. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, specifically RCRA Subtitle D which governs municipal solid waste landfills. California also enforces state-specific landfill regulations, including requirements for liner systems, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. Environmental management at the site focuses on landfill gas collection to reduce methane emissions, leachate management to protect groundwater, and controlling community impacts such as traffic and odor. The facility's location in a forested area requires careful attention to fire prevention and wildlife interactions.

The Old Station Disposal Site is situated in a forested region of Shasta County, California, an area with Mediterranean climate and significant wildfire risk. Landfill operations must manage methane generation through gas collection systems to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate containment and groundwater monitoring are critical due to the proximity to natural water resources. Community concerns include traffic on Forest Service roads and potential odor impacts.