Solid Waste of Willits Inc dba Potter Valley Transfer Landfill - Potter Valley, California

Solid Waste of Willits Inc dba Potter Valley Transfer is an operational landfill located at 8923 Main Street in Potter Valley, California, within Mendocino County. The facility serves the local community's solid waste disposal needs and operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). As a landfill, this facility is subject to EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, which govern design, operation, and closure. California's stringent environmental standards further require comprehensive monitoring of landfill gas and leachate management to protect air and water quality. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. The Potter Valley Transfer landfill plays a key role in local waste management infrastructure, providing disposal capacity for residential and commercial waste in the region. Its operational status ensures continued service to the community, while regulatory oversight aims to minimize environmental impacts such as methane emissions and groundwater contamination.

Landfills in California, including Potter Valley Transfer, operate under strict regulations to manage methane gas generation and leachate. Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is typically collected via gas extraction systems and either flared or used for energy recovery. Leachate, which can contaminate groundwater if uncontrolled, is collected and treated. The facility's proximity to rural areas in Mendocino County necessitates careful monitoring to protect local water resources and air quality.