STAR BEND DUMP WEST Landfill - Sutter County, California Solid Waste Management

STAR BEND DUMP WEST is a landfill facility located in Sutter County, California, United States. As a solid waste management site, it serves the local community by providing disposal capacity for municipal and industrial waste. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. Operating in California, the facility is subject to stringent environmental regulations, including the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and California's own Title 27 regulations for landfill operations. These frameworks mandate liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management to minimize environmental impact. The landfill's location in the Sacramento Valley places it in an agricultural region with proximity to groundwater resources. Proper leachate management and gas collection are critical to protect local water quality and reduce methane emissions. The facility contributes to regional waste management infrastructure, supporting community sanitation and resource recovery efforts.

The landfill is situated in Sutter County, California, within the Sacramento Valley, an area with significant agricultural activity and groundwater dependence. Leachate management is critical to prevent contamination of underlying aquifers, while landfill gas collection systems help mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Proximity to rural communities necessitates careful traffic and odor management to minimize local impacts.