SEA RANCH DUMP SITE - Landfill in The Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, California

SEA RANCH DUMP SITE is a landfill located in The Sea Ranch, Sonoma County, California, United States. The facility is operational and serves the local community's solid waste disposal needs. 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, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. California's stringent environmental regulations further govern landfill operations, particularly regarding methane capture and leachate management. The landfill's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill facility. Landfills like SEA RANCH DUMP SITE are significant for managing waste while minimizing environmental impact. Proper landfill gas collection systems help reduce methane emissions, and leachate management protects groundwater resources. The facility's location in coastal Sonoma County requires careful attention to environmental safeguards.

The landfill is situated in a coastal region of Sonoma County, California, an area with a Mediterranean climate and proximity to the Pacific Ocean. Environmental considerations for this facility include landfill gas management to mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, and leachate control to prevent groundwater contamination. The site's location near residential areas also necessitates careful traffic and odor management to minimize community impact.