Overview
Steverson Brothers / Bolsa Disposal Site is an operational landfill in Irvine, California, serving Orange County. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D and California regulations.
Steverson Brothers / Bolsa Disposal Site is a landfill located in Irvine, California, within Orange County. The facility is operational and handles solid waste disposal for the surrounding region, contributing to local waste management infrastructure. As a landfill in the United States, this facility operates under the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as the Clean Air Act's landfill gas rules. California imposes additional state-level requirements for landfill gas collection, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. The facility's location in Orange County places it in a densely populated urban area, which influences operational considerations such as community proximity, traffic, and environmental management. Proper landfill gas capture and leachate control are critical to minimize methane emissions and protect local groundwater resources.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in Irvine, California, a region with a Mediterranean climate and significant urban development. Key environmental concerns for this facility include methane leakage from landfill gas, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, and leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. Proximity to residential areas and traffic from waste hauling also require careful operational controls to mitigate community impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located southeast of Bolsa Chica and Dunbar in Irvine, California, Orange County, United States.
As a landfill, it accepts municipal solid waste and likely non-hazardous commercial and industrial waste, subject to local and federal regulations.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules, plus California state regulations for landfill gas and leachate management.
Landfills typically use liners, leachate collection systems, and gas extraction wells to control groundwater contamination and methane emissions. Specific systems at this site are not detailed in public records.
California enforces strict landfill regulations under the California Integrated Waste Management Board and local enforcement agencies, including requirements for gas collection, groundwater monitoring, and financial assurance for closure.
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