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Southeast Regional Solid Waste Disposal - Landfill in Selma, California, USA

SELMA, California, United States

Overview

Southeast Regional Solid Waste Disposal is an operational landfill in Selma, California, serving Fresno County. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D and California regulations.

Southeast Regional Solid Waste Disposal is an operational landfill located at 12716 E Dinuba Ave, Selma, California, in Fresno County. As a landfill facility, it plays a key role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure, handling municipal solid waste from surrounding communities. The facility operates under the jurisdiction of the US EPA and California state environmental agencies, adhering to standards for landfill design, operation, and closure. The landfill is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill) and is subject to federal regulations including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. California's stringent environmental laws further govern leachate control, groundwater monitoring, and methane emission reduction. The facility likely employs modern liner systems and gas collection technologies to mitigate environmental impacts. As a regional disposal site, this landfill serves a significant population in Fresno County, contributing to waste diversion and public health protection. Its location in California's Central Valley places it in an agricultural region where groundwater protection is critical. Proper management of landfill gas and leachate is essential to minimize methane emissions and prevent groundwater contamination, aligning with state climate goals.

Environmental context

Located in California's Central Valley, the landfill operates in an area with intensive agriculture and high groundwater sensitivity. Leachate management is critical to prevent contamination of aquifers used for irrigation and drinking water. Methane emissions from decomposing waste must be controlled through gas collection systems to comply with state climate regulations. Proximity to rural communities requires careful traffic management and odor control to minimize local impacts.

Frequently asked questions

Southeast Regional Solid Waste Disposal is located at 12716 E Dinuba Ave, Selma, California 93662, in Fresno County, United States.

As a landfill classified under NAICS 562212, Southeast Regional Solid Waste Disposal accepts municipal solid waste from residential, commercial, and industrial sources in the Fresno County area.

The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, Clean Air Act landfill gas rules, and California state regulations for groundwater monitoring, leachate management, and methane emission control.

Landfill gas, primarily methane, is managed through gas collection and control systems to reduce emissions and may be used for energy recovery, in compliance with EPA and California Air Resources Board requirements.

Landfills in California must address methane leakage, leachate contamination of groundwater, and community impacts such as traffic and odor. State regulations require liners, gas collection, and groundwater monitoring to mitigate these risks.

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