Point Arena Air Force Station Landfill - Solid Waste Management in Point Arena, California

Point Arena Air Force Station is an operational landfill located in Point Arena, California, within Mendocino County. As a solid waste management facility, it handles municipal solid waste for the local community and surrounding area. The facility is situated in a rural coastal region of Northern California, serving a small population base. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act's landfill gas rules. These regulations require proper liner systems, leachate collection, and gas monitoring to minimize environmental impact. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. As a landfill in a seismically active coastal region, the facility must manage risks related to groundwater proximity and methane generation. Proper leachate management and gas collection systems are essential to protect local water resources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The facility plays a key role in waste disposal for the Point Arena area.

The landfill is located in a coastal region of Northern California, an area with high rainfall and proximity to the Pacific Ocean. These conditions increase the risk of leachate generation and potential groundwater contamination. Proper liner and leachate collection systems are critical to protect local aquifers and coastal ecosystems. Additionally, methane emissions from decomposing waste must be managed to comply with Clean Air Act regulations and reduce greenhouse gas impacts.