Overview
San Leandro Marina / Tony Lema Golf Course is an operational landfill in San Leandro, California, serving Alameda County under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
San Leandro Marina / Tony Lema Golf Course is an operational landfill located at 13800 Neptune Drive in San Leandro, California, within Alameda County. The facility manages solid waste under the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D framework for municipal solid waste landfills, operating in a densely populated urban area near the San Francisco Bay. The landfill operates under California's stringent environmental regulations, which include landfill gas collection and control systems to mitigate methane emissions, as well as leachate management systems to protect groundwater. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill, typically handling municipal solid waste from the surrounding communities. As a landfill in the San Francisco Bay Area, the facility plays a critical role in regional waste management, serving a large urban population. Its proximity to the San Leandro Marina and the Tony Lema Golf Course highlights the need for careful environmental management, including odor control, traffic management, and groundwater monitoring to protect local ecosystems and recreational areas.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated near the San Leandro Marina and the San Francisco Bay, making groundwater protection and leachate management critical due to the high water table and proximity to sensitive aquatic habitats. Landfill gas collection systems are essential to control methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, and to prevent off-site migration. The facility's urban location also requires careful management of truck traffic, noise, and odors to minimize community impact.
Frequently asked questions
The landfill is located at 13800 Neptune Drive in San Leandro, California, within Alameda County, near the San Leandro Marina and the Tony Lema Golf Course.
As a solid waste landfill (NAICS 562212), it typically accepts municipal solid waste from residential, commercial, and industrial sources in the San Leandro area.
The landfill operates under the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as California state environmental laws, including landfill gas and leachate management requirements.
Landfills in California are required to install and operate gas collection and control systems to capture methane, which can be flared or used for energy generation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The landfill's proximity to the San Francisco Bay and urban areas necessitates robust environmental controls to protect groundwater, manage leachate, and minimize community impacts such as odor and traffic.
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