Penmar Golf Course Landfill - Venice, California Solid Waste Management

Penmar Golf Course is a landfill located at 1233 Rose Ave, Venice, California, within Los Angeles County. It is operational and classified under NAICS codes 493190 (Other Warehousing and Storage) and 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill). As a landfill in the United States, it falls under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act landfill gas emission standards. The facility operates in a densely populated urban area, which influences its waste management practices. Landfills in California are subject to stringent state regulations, including the California Integrated Waste Management Act, which promotes diversion and landfill gas capture. Typical operations involve waste compaction, daily cover, and leachate management to protect groundwater. Penmar Golf Course serves the Venice community and the broader Los Angeles region, handling solid waste disposal. Its location near residential areas and the coast necessitates careful environmental management, particularly regarding odor control, methane capture, and groundwater protection. The facility contributes to the region's waste infrastructure, supporting public health and sanitation.

The landfill is situated in coastal Venice, California, where proximity to groundwater and the Pacific Ocean raises concerns about leachate migration and methane leakage. Urban surroundings mean high community traffic and potential odor impacts. Regulatory compliance with California's strict landfill gas collection and groundwater monitoring programs is critical to mitigate environmental risks.