SAN JOAQUIN CO. PUBLIC WORKS Landfill - Lodi, California Solid Waste Management

SAN JOAQUIN CO. PUBLIC WORKS is an operational landfill located at 14750 E. Harney Lane in Lodi, California. It serves San Joaquin County and is part of the region's solid waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under the NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. As a landfill in California, the facility operates under strict regulatory oversight, including US EPA RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills and California's comprehensive waste management regulations. The state's landfill regulations require liners, leachate collection systems, and groundwater monitoring to protect environmental quality. California also mandates landfill gas collection and control systems to reduce methane emissions. The landfill plays a key role in managing the county's solid waste, supporting public health and environmental protection. Its location in the Central Valley, an agricultural region, means careful management of leachate and gas is essential to protect local water resources and air quality. The facility contributes to the county's waste diversion goals and circular economy efforts.

The landfill is located in California's Central Valley, a region with significant agricultural activity and groundwater resources. Proper leachate management is critical to prevent contamination of underlying aquifers. Landfill gas collection systems are required to capture methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and can be used for energy generation. The facility's proximity to Lodi and surrounding communities necessitates careful traffic management and odor control to minimize local impacts.