Overview
Orange Cove Disposal Site is an operational landfill in Orange Cove, California, serving Fresno County. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D and California regulations.
Orange Cove Disposal Site is an operational landfill located in Orange Cove, California, within Fresno County. As a solid waste management facility, it serves the local community and surrounding areas, handling municipal solid waste disposal. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. Operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, the facility must comply with federal standards for liner systems, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. Additionally, California's stringent state regulations impose further requirements for landfill gas collection and control, as well as methane emission reductions, aligning with the Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. The Orange Cove Disposal Site plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure. Its location in an agricultural area of California's Central Valley necessitates careful environmental management to protect local groundwater resources and minimize community impacts from traffic and odors. The facility's operational status ensures continued service for waste disposal needs in the region.
Environmental context
The Orange Cove Disposal Site is situated in California's Central Valley, an agriculturally intensive region with a semi-arid climate. Groundwater resources in the area are critical for irrigation and drinking water, making leachate management a key environmental concern. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and controlled to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with state and federal air quality regulations. Proximity to agricultural communities also requires careful management of odor, dust, and traffic to minimize local impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Orange Cove Disposal Site is located at Monson & Parlier Aves, East Side, Orange Cove, California 93646, in Fresno County, United States.
As a landfill, Orange Cove Disposal Site accepts municipal solid waste (MSW) and likely other non-hazardous solid wastes, subject to its permit and local regulations.
The facility operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills, including requirements for liners, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas control. California state regulations impose additional requirements for methane reduction and air quality.
Landfill gas, primarily methane, is typically collected through a network of wells and pipes. The gas may be flared or used for energy recovery, depending on the facility's systems. Compliance with Clean Air Act landfill gas rules and California's methane regulations is required.
Landfills can impact the environment through methane emissions, leachate generation, and local traffic. Proper design and operation, including liners, leachate treatment, and gas collection, mitigate these impacts. Groundwater monitoring ensures protection of local water resources.
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