RAVENDALE LANDFILL TS SINCE 1996, Ravendale

Overview

RAVENDALE LANDFILL TS SINCE 1996 is an operational landfill in Ravendale, California, serving Lassen County. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D and state regulations.

RAVENDALE LANDFILL TS SINCE 1996 is a landfill facility located in Ravendale, California, within Lassen County. Operational since 1996, it serves the local community's solid waste disposal needs. The facility is situated in a rural area of northeastern California, approximately 1/2 mile southwest of Highway 295. As a landfill operating in the United States, this facility is subject to federal regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. Additionally, California's stringent state regulations, including the California Integrated Waste Management Act, impose further requirements for landfill design, operation, and closure. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a Solid Waste Landfill. Landfills play a critical role in waste management by providing controlled disposal of non-hazardous solid waste. They are designed with liners and leachate collection systems to protect groundwater, and gas collection systems to manage methane emissions. The environmental significance of this facility includes its contribution to regional waste disposal capacity and its compliance with regulatory standards aimed at minimizing environmental impact.

Environmental context

The Ravendale area is characterized by a semi-arid climate with low annual precipitation, which reduces the risk of leachate generation compared to wetter regions. However, groundwater protection remains a priority, as landfills must prevent contamination of underlying aquifers. Methane generation from decomposing waste is a key environmental concern, and modern landfills are required to install gas collection systems to control emissions. The rural setting minimizes community proximity issues, but traffic from waste hauling vehicles may impact local roads.

Frequently asked questions

RAVENDALE LANDFILL TS SINCE 1996 is located approximately 1/2 mile southwest of Highway 295 in Ravendale, Lassen County, California, USA.

As a landfill, RAVENDALE LANDFILL TS SINCE 1996 accepts non-hazardous municipal solid waste, as classified under NAICS 562212.

The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as California state regulations including the California Integrated Waste Management Act.

Landfills use liner systems, leachate collection, and gas extraction to minimize groundwater contamination and methane emissions. Regular monitoring ensures compliance with environmental standards.

Landfills provide controlled disposal of waste that cannot be recycled or composted, serving as a final sink for non-hazardous materials while managing environmental impacts through engineered systems.