RIV CO WASTE MGMT (EDOM HILL) Landfill, Thousand Palms, California | Solid Waste Management

RIV CO WASTE MGMT (EDOM HILL) is an operational landfill located at 70-100 Edom Hill Rd in Thousand Palms, California, within Riverside County. The facility handles solid waste disposal for the region, operating under the jurisdiction of the United States and California state environmental agencies. As a landfill, the facility is subject to US EPA RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills, which govern liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and closure requirements. Additionally, the Clean Air Act's landfill gas rules apply, requiring gas collection and control systems for larger landfills to reduce methane emissions. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is specifically engaged in solid waste landfill operations. The landfill plays a critical role in managing waste from the surrounding communities in the Coachella Valley. Its operations are closely tied to local environmental considerations, including groundwater protection in the arid desert region and air quality management through landfill gas control. The facility contributes to the broader solid waste management infrastructure of Riverside County.

The landfill operates in the arid Coachella Valley, where groundwater protection is paramount due to limited water resources. Leachate management systems are essential to prevent contamination of the underlying aquifer. Landfill gas collection and control are also critical to mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, and to address local air quality concerns. The facility's proximity to residential areas in Thousand Palms necessitates careful traffic management and odor control.