TENNANT SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SITE - Landfill in Tennant, California, USA

TENNANT SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SITE is a landfill located 1 mile northeast of Tennant, California, in Siskiyou County. The facility is operational and handles solid waste disposal for the surrounding community, classified under NAICS 562212 for solid waste landfill operations. As a landfill in California, the facility operates under the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as state-level requirements from CalRecycle and local air quality management districts. Landfills of this type typically include liners, leachate collection systems, and gas monitoring to mitigate environmental impacts. The site provides essential waste disposal services for the rural Tennant area. Its location in northern California, near the Klamath Mountains, requires careful management of groundwater and surface water resources to prevent contamination. The facility contributes to regional solid waste management infrastructure.

Landfills in this region face challenges related to methane generation and leachate management, particularly given the proximity to groundwater resources in the Klamath River basin. Proper gas collection and monitoring are critical to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The rural setting also involves considerations for community proximity and waste transport traffic.