Shively Burn Dump Landfill - Humboldt County, California Solid Waste Management

Shively Burn Dump is a landfill facility located in Humboldt County, California, United States. It is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills and is currently operational. The facility is situated in a rural area near the community of Shively, California. As a landfill in California, Shively Burn Dump operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as the Clean Air Act (CAA) landfill gas rules. California also has stringent state-level regulations for landfill operations, including requirements for leachate management and groundwater monitoring. The facility plays a role in managing solid waste for the surrounding region. Landfills like Shively Burn Dump are critical for waste disposal but require careful environmental management to mitigate methane emissions and protect local groundwater resources.

The facility is located in Humboldt County, a region known for its coastal redwood forests and high rainfall. The local environmental context includes proximity to groundwater resources and sensitive ecosystems. Landfill operations must manage leachate to prevent groundwater contamination and control methane gas emissions. Community proximity and truck traffic are also considerations for this rural landfill.