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STIERLIN RD DS AKA CRITTENDEN OR FERRARI Landfill, Mountain View, California | Solid Waste Management Facility

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, United States

Overview

STIERLIN RD DS AKA CRITTENDEN OR FERRARI is an operational landfill in Mountain View, California, serving the Santa Clara County area. It handles solid waste disposal under state and federal regulations.

STIERLIN RD DS AKA CRITTENDEN OR FERRARI is a landfill facility located in Mountain View, California, United States. It operates within the solid waste management sector, serving the local community and surrounding areas in Santa Clara 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 state regulations further govern landfill operations, focusing on methane capture, leachate management, and groundwater protection. The landfill's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. Landfills like this one are significant for managing non-hazardous municipal solid waste. Environmental considerations include landfill gas collection to reduce methane emissions, leachate control to prevent groundwater contamination, and managing community impacts such as traffic and odor. The facility's location in Mountain View, part of the San Francisco Bay Area, places it in a densely populated region with high environmental oversight.

Environmental context

The landfill is situated in Mountain View, California, within the San Francisco Bay Area, a region with a Mediterranean climate and high population density. Environmental concerns for landfills in this area include methane leakage from decomposing waste, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, and leachate management to protect local groundwater resources. Proximity to residential communities also necessitates careful traffic and odor control measures. California's strict environmental regulations require comprehensive monitoring and mitigation systems for these factors.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located northeast of Stierlin Road and Crittenden Lane in Mountain View, California, United States.

As a landfill classified under NAICS 562212, it accepts non-hazardous municipal solid waste from residential, commercial, and industrial sources.

The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules, as well as California state regulations for landfill operations.

Landfills in the US are required to install gas collection and control systems to capture methane, which can be flared or used for energy generation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Landfills in California must comply with strict regulations for leachate management, groundwater monitoring, and methane capture to minimize environmental and community impacts.

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