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Redwood Stump Disposal Landfill - Humboldt County, California Solid Waste Management

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Overview

Redwood Stump Disposal is an operational landfill in Humboldt County, California, United States. It manages solid waste under state and federal regulations.

Redwood Stump Disposal is a landfill facility located in Humboldt County, California, United States. The facility is operational and serves the local area for solid waste management. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste disposal infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. California also has stringent state-level regulations for landfill operations, including methane monitoring and leachate management. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill. Redwood Stump Disposal contributes to waste management in Humboldt County, a region with diverse geography including coastal and forested areas. Proper landfill management is critical to protect local groundwater and air quality. The facility's location in a rural area may influence community proximity and traffic considerations.

Environmental context

Landfills like Redwood Stump Disposal must manage landfill gas, primarily methane, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is also critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially in areas with high rainfall like Humboldt County. Community proximity and truck traffic are additional environmental considerations for this facility.

Frequently asked questions

Redwood Stump Disposal is located in Humboldt County, California, United States, at coordinates 40.733287, -123.899175.

As a landfill, Redwood Stump Disposal accepts solid waste, likely including municipal solid waste and non-hazardous industrial waste, in accordance with its permits.

The facility operates under US EPA regulations including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act standards for landfill gas emissions. California state regulations also apply.

Landfills in the US are required to collect and control landfill gas, typically through gas collection systems and flaring or energy recovery, to reduce methane emissions.

Landfills in Humboldt County must address leachate management to protect groundwater, especially given the region's rainfall. Landfill gas control also helps mitigate climate impact.

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