Overview
PERKINS ROAD / PORT HUENEME is an operational landfill in Port Hueneme, California, serving Ventura County. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D and CAA landfill gas regulations.
PERKINS ROAD / PORT HUENEME is an operational landfill located at the end of Perkins Road in Port Hueneme, California, within Ventura County. As a solid waste management facility, it plays a key role in regional waste disposal for the surrounding communities. Operating under US EPA regulations, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act rules for landfill gas, the facility is subject to standards for liner systems, leachate management, and gas collection. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill, typically handling municipal and non-hazardous industrial waste. The landfill's location near the coast in Southern California presents environmental considerations such as groundwater protection and methane management. Its operational status ensures continued service for local waste disposal needs, contributing to the region's waste management infrastructure.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in a coastal area of Southern California, where proximity to groundwater and the Pacific Ocean necessitates robust leachate management to prevent contamination. Methane generation from decomposing waste requires active gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with CAA regulations. Community proximity and truck traffic are additional factors that influence operational practices.
Frequently asked questions
The landfill is located at the end of Perkins Road in Port Hueneme, California, within Ventura County, United States.
As a solid waste landfill (NAICS 562212), it typically accepts municipal solid waste and non-hazardous industrial waste from the surrounding area.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions.
Environmental management includes leachate collection and treatment systems to protect groundwater, and landfill gas collection systems to reduce methane emissions and comply with air quality standards.
It provides essential waste disposal services for Port Hueneme and surrounding communities, supporting local waste management infrastructure and public health.
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