PESCADERO (OLD) Landfill - Redwood City, California Solid Waste Management

PESCADERO (OLD) is a landfill facility located in Redwood City, California, within San Mateo County. As an operational landfill, it plays a key role in the solid waste management infrastructure of the region, handling municipal solid waste disposal for the surrounding communities. Operating under the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, the facility must comply with standards for liner systems, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. California's stringent state regulations further enforce landfill gas collection and control to mitigate methane emissions, aligning with the Clean Air Act requirements for larger landfills. The landfill's location in a seismically active region necessitates robust engineering to maintain structural integrity. Its proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area underscores the importance of effective waste management to support a densely populated urban environment. The facility contributes to local waste diversion goals and environmental protection through regulated operations.

The landfill is situated in a region with a Mediterranean climate, characterized by wet winters and dry summers, which influences leachate generation and management. Proximity to the San Francisco Bay and local groundwater resources requires careful monitoring to prevent contamination. Landfill gas collection systems are critical to reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, and to comply with air quality regulations. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling are also key environmental considerations.