Plymouth City / County Dump - Operational Landfill in Plymouth, California

Plymouth City / County Dump is a landfill located on Old Oaker Road in Plymouth, California, within Amador County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill), indicating it serves as a disposal site for municipal solid waste in the region. As a landfill in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. California's stringent state-level environmental standards further govern leachate management, groundwater monitoring, and methane collection to minimize environmental impact. The landfill plays a key role in managing solid waste for the local community and surrounding areas. Its location in Amador County, a region with a mix of rural and agricultural land, requires careful environmental management to protect groundwater resources and minimize community impacts from traffic and odors.

The landfill's location in Amador County, California, places it in a region with Mediterranean climate and proximity to groundwater resources. Key environmental considerations include landfill gas generation (methane) requiring collection and control systems, leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination, and community proximity affecting traffic and odor concerns. Compliance with California's stringent landfill regulations is essential for minimizing ecological and public health risks.