Overview
SABOR CORP THRIFTY BEST PUMPING SERVICE is an operational landfill in Delano, California, serving Kern County. It operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D and CAA landfill gas regulations.
SABOR CORP THRIFTY BEST PUMPING SERVICE is a landfill facility located in Delano, California, within Kern County. The facility is operational and handles solid waste management for the region, classified under NAICS code 562212 for Solid Waste Landfills. As a landfill in California, it operates within a state known for stringent environmental regulations and a large waste management sector. The facility is subject to US EPA regulations including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act rules for landfill gas emissions. California also enforces its own stringent landfill standards through CalRecycle and local air quality management districts. Typical landfill operations involve waste compaction, daily cover, leachate collection, and gas management systems to mitigate environmental impacts. This landfill plays a key role in managing solid waste from Delano and surrounding areas in Kern County. Its operational status ensures continued service for local communities, while regulatory compliance helps minimize risks such as methane leakage and groundwater contamination. The facility's location in an agricultural and industrial region underscores the importance of proper waste management in supporting public health and environmental quality.
Environmental context
Landfills in California's Central Valley, like this one near Delano, face environmental challenges including methane emissions from decomposing waste and potential leachate impacts on groundwater. The region's agricultural setting and proximity to the Kern River watershed heighten the need for effective gas collection and leachate management systems. Community proximity and truck traffic are also considerations for local air quality and nuisance impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Delano, California, United States, at HY 43/GARCES HY NR POND RD & P, with coordinates 35.304504, -118.905177.
As a landfill classified under NAICS 562212, it typically accepts municipal solid waste and non-hazardous industrial waste, subject to state and federal regulations.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions, along with California state requirements.
California requires landfills to install gas collection and control systems to reduce methane emissions, in compliance with the Clean Air Act and state air quality rules.
Landfills in Kern County must manage leachate to protect groundwater, control methane emissions, and minimize community impacts from traffic and odors, following state and federal guidelines.
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