Tehama County/Red Bluff Landfill - Municipal Solid Waste Landfill in Red Bluff, California

Tehama County/Red Bluff Landfill is an operational solid waste facility located at 19995 Plymire Road, approximately 2 miles northwest of Red Bluff, California. As a landfill, it serves the Tehama County area, managing municipal solid waste for the surrounding communities. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, specifically RCRA Subtitle D which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act's landfill gas rules. In California, additional state regulations such as CalRecycle's landfill requirements apply, ensuring proper waste containment and environmental monitoring. The facility's scale is typical for a county-level landfill serving a rural region. Environmental significance includes management of landfill gas and leachate to minimize methane emissions and groundwater impacts. The landfill's location in a rural area reduces community proximity concerns, but traffic from waste hauling vehicles is a consideration. Proper operation supports local waste diversion goals and public health protection.

The landfill is situated in Tehama County, a rural area in Northern California with a Mediterranean climate. Key environmental considerations include landfill gas generation (methane) which requires collection and flaring or energy recovery to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the region's agricultural land use. Proximity to the Sacramento River watershed necessitates careful monitoring of surface and groundwater quality.