Standard Oil of Calif #1 AKA Chevron #1 Landfill - Huntington Beach, California Solid Waste Management

Standard Oil of Calif #1 AKA Chevron #1 is a landfill facility located at 18602 Gothard St, Huntington Beach, California, in Orange County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. It serves the local community and industrial sectors in the region. As a landfill in the United States, this facility operates under the U.S. EPA's RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, which govern liner systems, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring. Additionally, landfill gas management is subject to Clean Air Act requirements. The facility's location in coastal Southern California necessitates careful leachate management due to the region's moderate rainfall and proximity to groundwater. The landfill plays a key role in solid waste management for Huntington Beach and surrounding Orange County communities. Its operational status indicates ongoing waste disposal services, contributing to the region's waste infrastructure. Proper management of landfill gas and leachate is critical to minimize environmental impacts in this densely populated area.

The landfill is situated in Huntington Beach, a coastal city in Orange County, California, with a Mediterranean climate and moderate rainfall. Proximity to the Pacific Ocean and local groundwater aquifers requires robust leachate management to prevent contamination. Landfill gas collection systems are essential to mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. The facility's location near residential areas also necessitates careful traffic and odor management to minimize community impacts.