Sacramento County Landfill (Kiefer) - Sloughhouse, California Solid Waste Management Facility

Sacramento County Landfill (Kiefer) is an operational solid waste facility located at 12701 Kiefer Blvd in Sloughhouse, California. As a major landfill serving Sacramento County, it plays a central role in the region's waste management infrastructure, handling municipal solid waste from residential, commercial, and industrial sources. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act's landfill gas rules. California's stringent state regulations, including AB 32 and SB 1383, further mandate methane emission reductions and organic waste diversion, influencing landfill operations and gas collection systems. Environmental management at the site focuses on landfill gas collection to mitigate methane leakage, leachate treatment to protect groundwater, and community impact considerations such as traffic and odor. The landfill's location in Sacramento County, with its Mediterranean climate and proximity to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, underscores the importance of robust environmental controls.

The landfill's location in Sacramento County, California, places it in a region with a Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. This climate influences leachate generation and landfill gas production. Proximity to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and groundwater aquifers necessitates careful leachate management to prevent contamination. Community concerns include traffic from waste hauling vehicles and potential odor impacts, which are addressed through operational controls and monitoring.