Overview
SD CO OF PUB WKS POWAY LANDFILL is an operational landfill in Poway, California, serving San Diego County. It handles solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D and state regulations.
SD CO OF PUB WKS POWAY LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill located at 14600 Poway Road in Poway, California, within San Diego County. As a publicly managed facility, it serves the region's municipal solid waste disposal needs, operating under the jurisdiction of the San Diego County Department of Public Works. The facility operates under the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, which govern design, operation, and closure standards. California's stringent state-level environmental regulations further mandate landfill gas collection and control systems to mitigate methane emissions, as well as comprehensive leachate management to protect groundwater resources. The landfill's NAICS codes (562212 and 562219) classify it within the solid waste landfill and other nonhazardous waste treatment and disposal sectors. Given its location in the semi-arid climate of Southern California, the landfill faces specific operational challenges related to water conservation and dust control. The facility plays a critical role in the region's waste management infrastructure, serving a densely populated urban area. Its proximity to residential communities necessitates careful traffic management and odor control measures to minimize local impacts.
Environmental context
The Poway Landfill operates in a semi-arid Mediterranean climate with limited rainfall, reducing leachate generation but requiring careful water management for dust suppression. The site's proximity to residential areas and sensitive ecosystems in San Diego County necessitates robust landfill gas collection to control methane emissions and odorous compounds. Groundwater monitoring is critical due to the region's reliance on local aquifers for drinking water, and the facility must comply with California's stringent Title 27 regulations for landfill design and operation.
Frequently asked questions
SD CO OF PUB WKS POWAY LANDFILL is located at 14600 Poway Road in Poway, California, within San Diego County, United States.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, it accepts nonhazardous household and commercial waste, operating under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
The landfill is operated by the San Diego County Department of Public Works, as indicated by the facility name 'SD CO OF PUB WKS'.
Landfills in California must comply with US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, the Clean Air Act landfill gas rules, and California's Title 27 regulations, which require gas collection, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring.
The facility employs landfill gas collection systems to reduce methane emissions and leachate management systems to protect groundwater, in compliance with state and federal regulations.
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