Overview
REFUSE BURNING AREA is an operational landfill in Camp Pendleton, San Diego County, California, United States. It manages solid waste under federal and state regulations.
REFUSE BURNING AREA is a landfill facility located at Camp Pendleton in San Diego County, California, United States. It operates within the solid waste management sector, serving the local community and military installation. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill) and is part of the broader waste management infrastructure in California. As a landfill, REFUSE BURNING AREA is subject to the U.S. EPA's RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. California's stringent state regulations, including those from CalRecycle and local air districts, further govern its operations. Typical landfill operations involve waste compaction, daily cover, leachate collection, and gas monitoring to mitigate environmental impacts. The facility plays a role in managing waste from the Camp Pendleton area, contributing to regional waste disposal capacity. Its location in a coastal Mediterranean climate zone influences leachate generation and gas production rates. Proper management of landfill gas and leachate is critical to minimize methane emissions and protect groundwater resources in the region.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in San Diego County, a region with a Mediterranean climate and proximity to the Pacific Ocean. Groundwater resources in the area are sensitive to contamination from leachate, making robust liner and collection systems essential. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be captured to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act standards. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling are also key environmental considerations.
Frequently asked questions
REFUSE BURNING AREA is located at Camp Pendleton in San Diego County, California, United States.
As a landfill, REFUSE BURNING AREA likely accepts municipal solid waste and non-hazardous industrial waste, subject to its permit conditions.
The facility is regulated under the U.S. EPA's RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and the Clean Air Act for landfill gas emissions. California state regulations also apply.
Landfill gas management typically includes collection wells and flares or energy recovery systems to control methane emissions, in compliance with Clean Air Act requirements.
Landfills in California must manage leachate to protect groundwater, control methane to reduce greenhouse gases, and minimize odor and traffic impacts on nearby communities.
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