PESCADERO SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL - Landfill in Pescadero, California, USA

PESCADERO SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL is a landfill facility located at Bean Hollow and Artichoke Road in Pescadero, California, within San Mateo County. The facility is operational and serves the local community's solid waste management needs. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste disposal infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency's RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act's landfill gas emission standards. These regulations require proper liner systems, leachate management, and gas collection to minimize environmental impact. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill. Located in a rural coastal area of California, the landfill's environmental significance includes managing waste from nearby communities while addressing challenges such as groundwater protection and methane emissions. Proper operation is essential to prevent leachate contamination and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through gas collection systems.

The landfill is situated in a rural coastal region of California, near the Pacific Ocean. Key environmental considerations include groundwater protection due to the area's hydrogeology, methane leakage from decomposing waste, and leachate management to prevent contamination of local water resources. Proximity to agricultural and natural areas also necessitates careful traffic and odor management.