Tehama County/Red Bluff Landfill - Red Bluff, California Solid Waste Management Facility

Tehama County/Red Bluff Landfill is an operational solid waste facility located at 19995 Plymire in Red Bluff, California. Serving Tehama County, this landfill manages municipal solid waste for the surrounding region, playing a key role in local waste disposal infrastructure. As a landfill in the United States, this facility operates under the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D regulations, which govern municipal solid waste landfills. These regulations require liners, leachate collection systems, and groundwater monitoring to protect the environment. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill), indicating its primary function in waste disposal. The landfill's location in California's Central Valley places it in an agricultural region with a Mediterranean climate. Proper landfill gas management and leachate control are essential to minimize methane emissions and protect groundwater resources. The facility contributes to the community's waste management needs while complying with state and federal environmental standards.

The landfill is situated in Tehama County, California, an area with a Mediterranean climate and agricultural land use. Key environmental considerations include landfill gas generation (methane) requiring collection and control systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the region's reliance on groundwater for irrigation and drinking water. Proximity to rural communities necessitates careful traffic management and odor control.