SD CO OF PUB WKS ENCINITAS II LANDFILL - Operational Landfill in Encinitas, California

SD CO OF PUB WKS ENCINITAS II LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill located at 2099 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, California, in San Diego County. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills and serves the local community's waste management needs. As a landfill in California, this facility operates under the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, which govern liner systems, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring. California also enforces strict landfill gas control rules under the Clean Air Act to reduce methane emissions. The landfill likely employs modern engineering practices such as composite liners and gas collection systems. The facility plays a key role in San Diego County's waste management infrastructure, handling residential and commercial solid waste. Its location near the coast requires careful leachate management to protect groundwater and nearby ecosystems. The landfill's operational status ensures continued service for the region's growing population.

The landfill's proximity to the Pacific coast and urban Encinitas necessitates robust environmental controls. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination in the coastal aquifer. Landfill gas collection systems help mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Community proximity raises concerns about odor, traffic, and air quality, requiring regular monitoring and compliance with local regulations.