Overview
Recology Ostrom Road is an operational landfill in Wheatland, California, serving the Yuba County area. It manages solid waste under state and federal regulations.
Recology Ostrom Road is a landfill facility located at 5900 Ostrom Road in Wheatland, California, within Yuba County. The facility is currently operational and plays a key role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure, handling municipal and industrial waste streams. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as California's stringent state regulations for landfill gas management and leachate control. The facility's NAICS codes (211118, 221122, 562212) indicate involvement in waste collection, treatment, and disposal services, with potential for landfill gas recovery. As a landfill in California's Central Valley, Recology Ostrom Road is situated in an agricultural region with proximity to groundwater resources. Effective leachate management and methane capture are critical to minimizing environmental impact. The facility contributes to local waste diversion goals and supports community sanitation needs.
Environmental context
The landfill is located in Yuba County, California, an area with Mediterranean climate and agricultural land use. Proximity to groundwater aquifers necessitates robust leachate management systems to prevent contamination. Landfill gas generation, primarily methane, requires collection and flaring or energy recovery to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Community proximity and truck traffic are additional considerations for local environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
Recology Ostrom Road is located at 5900 Ostrom Road in Wheatland, California, within Yuba County, United States.
As a landfill, Recology Ostrom Road accepts municipal solid waste and potentially other non-hazardous waste types, subject to state and federal regulations.
Landfills in California must comply with the U.S. EPA's RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as state-specific regulations under the California Integrated Waste Management Board and local air quality districts for landfill gas and leachate management.
Landfill gas, primarily methane, is typically collected through a network of wells and either flared or used for energy recovery, in compliance with EPA's New Source Performance Standards and California's air quality regulations.
The facility provides essential solid waste disposal services for Yuba County and surrounding areas, supporting public health and sanitation while operating under environmental safeguards.
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