Overview
SD CO OF PUB WKS GILLESPIE LANDFILL is an operational landfill in El Cajon, California, serving San Diego County. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D and CAA landfill gas regulations.
SD CO OF PUB WKS GILLESPIE LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill located at 1706 Cuyamaca St N, El Cajon, California, in San Diego County. As a municipal solid waste facility, it serves the local community and is part of the region's waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. California's stringent state regulations further govern landfill operations, particularly regarding methane capture and leachate management. The landfill's NAICS codes (562212 and 562213) indicate it handles both solid waste landfill operations and other nonhazardous waste treatment and disposal. Located in a semi-arid region of Southern California, the landfill's environmental management focuses on groundwater protection due to the area's proximity to water resources and residential communities. Proper leachate collection and gas control systems are essential to minimize environmental impact and comply with state and federal standards.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in El Cajon, within the San Diego metropolitan area, where Mediterranean climate conditions with low annual rainfall reduce leachate generation but require careful groundwater monitoring due to underlying aquifers. Community proximity necessitates effective odor and traffic management, while landfill gas collection systems help mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. California's strict air quality regulations drive advanced gas control technologies at this facility.
Frequently asked questions
The landfill is located at 1706 Cuyamaca St N, El Cajon, California 92020, in San Diego County, United States.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, it accepts nonhazardous household, commercial, and industrial solid waste, operating under NAICS codes 562212 and 562213.
The landfill is regulated under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act standards for landfill gas emissions, along with California state environmental regulations.
Landfills in California are required to install gas collection and control systems to capture methane, which can be flared or used for energy generation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Landfills in the region must manage leachate to protect groundwater, control odors for nearby communities, and minimize traffic impacts, all while complying with strict state and federal environmental standards.
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