RMC Lone Star Kerlinger Plant - Landfill in Tracy, California, USA

RMC Lone Star Kerlinger Plant is a landfill facility located at 30350 S. Tracy Blvd in Tracy, California, within San Joaquin County. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. It serves the local community and surrounding areas in the Central Valley region. As a landfill in California, the facility operates under the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as California's stringent state-level environmental standards. California has some of the most comprehensive landfill regulations in the United States, including requirements for landfill gas collection and control systems, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. The facility is subject to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) rules for methane emissions and the California Integrated Waste Management Board's oversight. The landfill plays a key role in managing solid waste for the Tracy area and San Joaquin County. Its location in the Central Valley, a region with significant agricultural activity and growing urban centers, underscores the importance of proper waste management to protect local groundwater resources and air quality. The facility's operational status ensures continued service to the community, supporting public health and environmental protection.

The landfill is situated in California's Central Valley, a region with a Mediterranean climate and significant agricultural activity. Key environmental considerations include landfill gas generation (primarily methane), which requires collection and control to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, given the area's reliance on groundwater for irrigation and drinking. Proximity to Tracy and other communities necessitates careful traffic management and odor control to minimize community impacts.