SCOLLAN (OLD SAC CITY) Landfill - Sacramento, California Solid Waste Management

SCOLLAN (OLD SAC CITY) is an operational landfill located in Sacramento, California, United States. It is situated at 24th and A Streets in Sacramento County, with coordinates 38.380238, -121.444673. As a landfill facility, it plays a key role in the region's solid waste disposal infrastructure, handling municipal solid waste from the surrounding area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, and California's stringent state regulations. Landfills in California are subject to comprehensive monitoring requirements for landfill gas, leachate management, and groundwater protection. The NAICS code 562212 indicates this is a solid waste landfill operation. As an operational landfill in the Sacramento area, SCOLLAN (OLD SAC CITY) contributes to the region's waste management capacity. Its location in an urban setting necessitates careful management of environmental impacts, including methane emissions and leachate control, to protect nearby communities and ecosystems.

Landfills in California, including SCOLLAN (OLD SAC CITY), must manage methane gas through collection and flaring or energy recovery systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate, a liquid that percolates through waste, requires treatment to prevent groundwater contamination. Proximity to urban areas in Sacramento means traffic from waste hauling and potential odor issues are community concerns. The facility's environmental performance is regulated under the Clean Air Act and state solid waste regulations.