Red Hill Marina Landfill - Imperial, California Solid Waste Management

Red Hill Marina is a landfill facility located in Imperial, California, within Imperial County. As an operational landfill, it manages solid waste disposal for the local community and surrounding region. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. Operating in the United States, Red Hill Marina is subject to federal regulations under the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. Additionally, California enforces stringent state-level requirements for landfill design, operation, and closure, including groundwater monitoring and landfill gas management. The facility's scale is typical for a regional landfill serving a rural area. Environmental considerations for Red Hill Marina include landfill gas generation and leachate management. As a landfill, it must control methane emissions and prevent groundwater contamination. Its location in Imperial County, a desert region with limited rainfall, reduces some leachate risks but requires careful management of dust and odor. The facility plays a key role in local waste management infrastructure.

Red Hill Marina operates in Imperial County, California, a desert region with low annual rainfall. This climate reduces leachate generation but increases dust and odor concerns. The facility must manage landfill gas, primarily methane, to minimize greenhouse gas emissions and comply with EPA's Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. Groundwater protection is critical due to the proximity of agricultural areas and the Colorado River basin. Community proximity and truck traffic are additional factors requiring operational controls.