TEHACHAPI #2 BURN DUMP Landfill - Tehachapi, California Solid Waste Management

TEHACHAPI #2 BURN DUMP is a landfill facility located at 115 S Robinson St, Tehachapi, California, in Kern County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. It serves the local community and surrounding areas, contributing to regional waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act's landfill gas rules. California's stringent environmental regulations further enforce leachate management, groundwater monitoring, and methane gas collection to minimize environmental impact. Landfills of this type typically handle municipal solid waste and may include gas-to-energy systems. As a landfill, TEHACHAPI #2 BURN DUMP plays a critical role in managing waste from Tehachapi and Kern County. Proper operation ensures containment of waste, reduction of methane emissions, and protection of local groundwater. The facility's location in a semi-arid region of California influences leachate generation and gas management practices.

The landfill is situated in Tehachapi, California, a semi-arid region with low annual rainfall, which reduces leachate generation but still requires careful groundwater monitoring. Proximity to the Tehachapi Mountains and local communities necessitates robust landfill gas collection to mitigate methane leakage and odor. Traffic from waste hauling vehicles impacts local roads, and dust control measures are important due to dry conditions.