Penn Mine AKA New Penn Mine Inc Landfill - Calaveras County, California Solid Waste Management

Penn Mine AKA New Penn Mine Inc is an operational landfill located in Calaveras County, California, United States. The facility serves the local region for solid waste disposal and is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfill operations. As a landfill in California, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as the Clean Air Act's landfill gas rules. California also has stringent state-level regulations for landfill operations, including methane monitoring and leachate management. The landfill's location in Calaveras County places it in a rural area with potential environmental considerations such as groundwater protection and community proximity. Proper management of landfill gas and leachate is critical to minimize environmental impact.

Landfills in California must comply with strict regulations for landfill gas collection and methane leakage control to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is also critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially in areas with shallow aquifers. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling are additional factors that require careful planning and mitigation.