Overview
PETERS & GARMAN CLASSS III DS is an operational landfill in Willits, California, serving Mendocino County. It operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D and California solid waste regulations.
PETERS & GARMAN CLASSS III DS is a Class III landfill located at 266 Shell Ln, Willits, California, in Mendocino County. As an operational solid waste facility, it accepts municipal solid waste and is subject to federal and state regulatory oversight. The landfill serves the local community and surrounding areas, managing waste disposal needs within the region. This facility operates under the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D framework for municipal solid waste landfills, which governs design, operation, and closure standards. California's stringent environmental regulations, including the California Integrated Waste Management Act, impose additional requirements for landfill gas management, leachate control, and groundwater monitoring. The landfill's Class III designation indicates it accepts non-hazardous solid waste, typical for municipal landfills. The landfill plays a key role in Mendocino County's waste management infrastructure. Its location in a rural area of Northern California presents specific environmental considerations, including proximity to groundwater resources and potential methane emissions. Proper landfill gas collection and leachate management are critical to minimizing environmental impact. The facility's ongoing operation supports local waste disposal needs while complying with regulatory standards.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in Mendocino County, a region with significant groundwater resources and a Mediterranean climate. Effective leachate management is essential to prevent groundwater contamination, while landfill gas collection systems help mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. The facility's proximity to the community of Willits requires careful traffic management and odor control to minimize local impacts.
Frequently asked questions
PETERS & GARMAN CLASSS III DS is located at 266 Shell Ln, Willits, California 95490, in Mendocino County, United States.
As a Class III landfill, PETERS & GARMAN CLASSS III DS accepts non-hazardous municipal solid waste, which includes household and commercial waste.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and California's Integrated Waste Management Act, which sets standards for design, operation, and environmental monitoring.
The facility is required to implement landfill gas collection systems to reduce methane emissions and leachate management systems to prevent groundwater contamination, in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Class III landfills are designed for non-hazardous solid waste and must meet specific liner, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring requirements to protect public health and the environment.
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