SMARTVILLE DISPOSAL SITE - Landfill in Smartville, California, United States

SMARTVILLE DISPOSAL SITE is an operational landfill located in Smartville, California, within Yuba County. It is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill) and serves the local community's solid waste management needs. The facility is part of the broader waste infrastructure in the United States, which is regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills. As a landfill, the facility operates under federal and state regulations, including the Clean Air Act (CAA) landfill gas rules and California's stringent environmental standards. Typical landfill operations involve waste compaction, daily cover, and systems for leachate collection and gas management. The site's location in a rural area of Yuba County influences its design and operational practices, with considerations for groundwater protection and air quality. The SMARTVILLE DISPOSAL SITE plays a key role in managing solid waste for the surrounding region. Its environmental significance includes potential methane generation from decomposing waste, which is typically captured or flared to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The facility's proximity to local communities necessitates careful traffic management and odor control measures.

The SMARTVILLE DISPOSAL SITE is situated in a rural area of Yuba County, California, where groundwater protection is a key concern due to the potential for leachate migration. The facility operates under regulations that require liners, leachate collection systems, and groundwater monitoring. Methane generated from waste decomposition is managed through gas collection or flaring to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Community proximity and truck traffic are also important environmental considerations for this landfill.