SBCO - Landfill/Big Bear - Operational Landfill in Big Bear, California

SBCO - Landfill/Big Bear is an operational solid waste landfill located at 3850 Holcomb Valley Road in Big Bear, California. Situated in San Bernardino County, this facility serves the local community and surrounding areas with municipal solid waste disposal services. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure. 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 (CAA) for landfill gas emissions. California's stringent state regulations further enforce environmental compliance, including landfill gas collection and leachate management. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill, typically handling large volumes of waste. Environmental considerations for this landfill include methane gas generation from decomposing waste, which is often captured for energy or flared to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is critical to protect groundwater in the mountainous Big Bear area. The facility's proximity to residential communities and local traffic routes also necessitates careful operational planning to minimize community impact.

The Big Bear area is a mountainous region in Southern California with sensitive ecosystems and groundwater resources. Landfill operations here must address methane leakage from waste decomposition, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate, if not properly managed, could impact local water quality. Community proximity and truck traffic are additional environmental concerns typical of landfills in this setting.