Salton City Solid Waste Site - Landfill in Imperial County, California

The Salton City Solid Waste Site is a landfill located at 935 W. Highway 86 in Salton City, California, within Imperial County. Operated by BURRTEC, this facility manages solid waste for the local community and is currently operational with a planned closure year of 2038. As a landfill in California, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste, as well as state-level regulations enforced by CalRecycle. Landfills in this region typically employ liner systems, leachate collection, and gas management to mitigate environmental impacts. The site's scale is likely medium, serving a rural area in the Colorado Desert. The Salton City Solid Waste Site plays a key role in managing waste from the surrounding community, reducing illegal dumping, and supporting public health. Its location in a desert environment requires careful leachate management to protect groundwater, and landfill gas collection may be utilized to reduce methane emissions.

The Salton City area is in the Colorado Desert, a hot, arid region with limited water resources. Groundwater protection is critical, as leachate from landfills can contaminate aquifers. The facility's proximity to the Salton Sea, a sensitive ecological area, underscores the need for robust leachate and gas management. Methane emissions from landfills contribute to climate change, and gas collection systems are standard in California to mitigate this. Community proximity and traffic from waste trucks are also considerations for local residents.