SUPERIOR LAKE RANGE DISPOSAL SITE - Landfill in San Bernardino County, California

SUPERIOR LAKE RANGE DISPOSAL SITE is an operational landfill located in San Bernardino County, California, United States. As a solid waste management facility, it handles municipal and industrial waste disposal for the surrounding area. The facility operates under the jurisdiction of the US EPA and California's stringent environmental regulations. The landfill is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill). California's regulatory framework includes compliance with RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and the Clean Air Act for landfill gas emissions. The facility likely employs modern liner and leachate collection systems to protect groundwater, and may have gas collection infrastructure to mitigate methane emissions. Located in the Mojave Desert region, the landfill's environmental context includes arid conditions with low rainfall, reducing leachate generation but requiring dust control measures. The facility plays a key role in managing waste from nearby communities and industries, contributing to regional waste diversion and disposal capacity.

The landfill is situated in the Mojave Desert, an arid region with low annual precipitation, which reduces the potential for leachate generation but increases concerns about fugitive dust and windblown litter. Groundwater protection is critical due to the area's sensitive desert ecosystems. Methane management through gas collection systems is important to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and comply with EPA's landfill gas rules.