SONOMA CO DEPT OF TRANS AND PUBLIC WORKS Landfill - Annapolis, California Solid Waste Management

SONOMA CO DEPT OF TRANS AND PUBLIC WORKS operates a landfill located at 33549 Annapolis Rd, Annapolis, California, 95412. The facility is operational and serves the solid waste management needs of Sonoma County. 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, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. California's stringent environmental standards further govern landfill operations, focusing on methane capture and leachate management. The landfill's scale is typical for a county-level operation, handling waste from local communities. Environmental management at the landfill includes systems for landfill gas collection to reduce methane emissions and leachate treatment to protect groundwater. The facility's location in a rural area of Sonoma County minimizes community proximity issues, though traffic from waste hauling is a consideration. Proper operation ensures compliance with environmental standards and supports local waste diversion goals.

The landfill is situated in a rural area of Sonoma County, California, where groundwater protection is critical due to the region's reliance on aquifers for drinking water. Landfill gas management is essential to mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Leachate control systems prevent contamination of nearby water bodies. The facility's operations are subject to California's strict environmental regulations, which require comprehensive monitoring and reporting.