RMC PACIFIC MATERIALS (DBA CEMEX) Landfill - Davenport, California Solid Waste Management

RMC Pacific Materials (DBA CEMEX) is a landfill facility located at 700 Highway 1 in Davenport, California, within Santa Cruz County. The facility is currently operational and plays a role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure, serving the local community and industrial sectors. 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's stringent environmental standards further govern landfill operations, particularly regarding methane capture and leachate control. The NAICS codes associated with the facility (212312, 327310, 423320, 444190, 562212) indicate involvement in crushed stone mining, cement manufacturing, construction materials wholesaling, and solid waste disposal, suggesting an integrated industrial operation. As a landfill in coastal California, the facility must manage environmental challenges such as groundwater protection in a region with high rainfall and proximity to the Pacific Ocean. Proper leachate management and landfill gas collection are critical to minimize methane emissions and protect local water resources. The facility's location near Highway 1 also requires careful traffic management to reduce community impacts.

The landfill is situated in Davenport, California, a coastal area with a Mediterranean climate and significant seasonal rainfall. This environment necessitates robust leachate management systems to prevent groundwater contamination. The facility's proximity to the Pacific Ocean and sensitive coastal ecosystems requires strict adherence to state and federal environmental regulations. Landfill gas collection and methane leakage control are key operational priorities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with California's ambitious climate goals.