Overview
PLACERVILLE DS (OLD PLACERVILLE DUMP) is an operational landfill in Placerville, California. It serves the El Dorado County area under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
PLACERVILLE DS (OLD PLACERVILLE DUMP) is a landfill facility located in Placerville, California, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 562212 for Solid Waste Landfill. It is situated on the east side of State Route 193, 0.2 miles north of State Route 49, serving the waste management needs of the surrounding community. As a landfill in California, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. California also enforces stringent state-level regulations for landfill gas management and leachate control. The facility is subject to Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas collection and control, as well as state water quality standards for groundwater monitoring. The landfill plays a key role in managing solid waste for the Placerville area and El Dorado County. Its operational status indicates ongoing waste disposal activities, with environmental safeguards in place to mitigate methane emissions and protect local groundwater resources. The facility contributes to the regional waste management infrastructure.
Environmental context
The landfill is located in a region with Mediterranean climate, characterized by dry summers and wet winters, which influences leachate generation patterns. Proximity to groundwater resources necessitates robust leachate management systems to prevent contamination. Methane emissions from decomposing waste are controlled through gas collection systems, reducing greenhouse gas impact. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling are typical concerns for such facilities.
Frequently asked questions
The landfill is located on the east side of State Route 193, 0.2 miles north of State Route 49, in Placerville, El Dorado County, California, United States.
As a landfill classified under NAICS 562212, it accepts municipal solid waste and likely non-hazardous industrial waste, subject to local regulations.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, Clean Air Act landfill gas rules, and California state regulations for leachate and groundwater monitoring.
Landfills in the US are required to install gas collection and control systems under the Clean Air Act. This facility likely employs gas extraction wells and flares or energy recovery to reduce methane emissions.
Landfills in California must comply with strict environmental regulations to minimize groundwater contamination, methane emissions, and community impacts. Leachate management and gas collection are critical components.
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