Shaffer Road Landfill #3 - Operational Landfill in Merced, California

Shaffer Road Landfill #3 is an operational landfill located in Merced, California, United States. It serves the Merced County area, managing municipal solid waste for the local community. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste disposal infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas management. In California, landfills are also subject to state-specific requirements under CalRecycle, including methane monitoring and leachate management. The landfill's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill facility. As a landfill, Shaffer Road Landfill #3 faces environmental considerations typical of the sector, including methane gas generation and leachate management. Its location in California's Central Valley, an agricultural region, means groundwater protection is particularly important. The facility contributes to the community's waste management needs while operating within a comprehensive regulatory framework.

Landfills like Shaffer Road Landfill #3 generate methane through anaerobic decomposition of organic waste, a potent greenhouse gas. California's strict regulations require active gas collection systems to mitigate emissions. Leachate management is also critical, especially in agricultural areas like Merced County, to protect groundwater quality. Proximity to residential areas and traffic from waste hauling are additional community considerations.