PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILROAD / LA Landfill - Los Angeles County, California Solid Waste Management

PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILROAD / LA is an operational landfill located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. As a solid waste management facility, it serves the local community by providing disposal capacity for municipal and industrial waste. The facility operates under the jurisdiction of the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The landfill is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill). In California, landfills must comply with stringent regulations including the EPA's RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and the Clean Air Act's landfill gas rules. The state also mandates landfill gas collection and control systems to reduce methane emissions. Leachate management is critical given the proximity to groundwater in the Los Angeles Basin. This facility plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure, handling waste from one of the most populous counties in the U.S. Its operational status ensures continued service for waste disposal, while regulatory oversight aims to minimize environmental impacts such as methane leakage and groundwater contamination. The landfill's location in an urban area necessitates careful management of community proximity and traffic.

The landfill is situated in Los Angeles County, a densely populated region with a Mediterranean climate. Key environmental concerns include methane emissions from decomposing waste, which contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is vital to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the area's hydrogeology. Proximity to communities requires effective odor and traffic control measures. Regulatory frameworks like the EPA's landfill gas rules and California's stringent waste management laws govern operations to mitigate these risks.