Overview
RECYC is an operational landfill in Orange County, California, United States. It serves the region's solid waste management needs under state and federal regulations.
RECYC is a landfill facility located in Orange County, California, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure, handling municipal solid waste disposal. As a landfill in California, RECYC operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act's landfill gas rules. California also has stringent state-level regulations for landfill operations, including methane capture and leachate management. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. The environmental significance of RECYC lies in its contribution to waste disposal in a densely populated area of Southern California. Landfills in this region must manage landfill gas emissions and leachate to protect air and water quality, given the proximity to communities and groundwater resources.
Environmental context
Landfills in Orange County, California, operate in a region with a Mediterranean climate and high population density. Key environmental concerns include methane leakage from landfill gas, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, and leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. The proximity of residential areas also raises issues related to odor, traffic, and air quality.
Frequently asked questions
RECYC landfill is located in Orange County, California, United States. The facility's address is OFFIC:114 BUSINESS CENTER DR., with coordinates 33.666533, -117.767280.
As a landfill, RECYC accepts municipal solid waste (MSW) and likely other non-hazardous solid wastes as permitted under its RCRA Subtitle D classification.
Yes, RECYC landfill is currently operational, serving the solid waste management needs of Orange County and surrounding areas.
RECYC landfill operates under US EPA regulations including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act rules for landfill gas emissions. California also enforces state-specific landfill standards.
Landfills like RECYC are typically required to install gas collection and control systems to capture methane and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, in compliance with EPA's New Source Performance Standards.
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