Overview
Texaco Oil Ventura Ave Oilfield Waste DS is an operational landfill in Ventura, California, United States, managing oilfield waste under state and federal regulations.
Texaco Oil Ventura Ave Oilfield Waste DS is a landfill facility located in Ventura, California, United States, at School and Hall Canyon Roads. It serves the Ventura County area and is classified under NAICS code 562212 for Solid Waste Landfill operations. The facility is currently operational and handles oilfield waste, contributing to the region's waste management infrastructure. As a landfill in California, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as state-level regulations enforced by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). The facility's specific waste type, oilfield waste, may also be subject to additional state regulations regarding hazardous or industrial waste management. Typical landfill operations include waste compaction, daily cover, and leachate management. The environmental significance of this landfill lies in its role in managing oilfield waste, which can contain hydrocarbons and other contaminants. Proper liner systems, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring are critical to prevent environmental impact. The facility's proximity to Ventura and the surrounding community necessitates careful management of odors, traffic, and potential methane emissions, in line with EPA landfill gas regulations.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in Ventura County, California, a region with a Mediterranean climate and proximity to the Pacific Ocean. The area's groundwater resources are sensitive to contamination from leachate, making robust liner and collection systems essential. Oilfield waste may contain hydrocarbons and heavy metals, requiring specialized handling. Community proximity and traffic from waste delivery are also key environmental considerations, as is the potential for methane generation, which must be managed through gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Frequently asked questions
Texaco Oil Ventura Ave Oilfield Waste DS is located at School and Hall Canyon Roads in Ventura, California, United States.
This landfill accepts oilfield waste, which includes materials generated from oil and gas exploration and production activities, such as drilling fluids, produced water, and hydrocarbon-contaminated soils.
Oilfield waste landfills in California are regulated under the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D for solid waste, as well as state regulations from CalRecycle and the California Department of Conservation's Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR). These regulations cover liner requirements, leachate management, groundwater monitoring, and closure plans.
The landfill manages environmental risks through engineered liner systems, leachate collection and treatment, groundwater monitoring wells, and gas collection systems to control methane emissions. Regular inspections and compliance with state and federal permits ensure ongoing environmental protection.
Landfills in the United States are primarily regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which sets standards for location, design, operation, and closure. The Clean Air Act also regulates landfill gas emissions. States may have additional requirements, such as California's stricter standards for groundwater protection and methane monitoring.
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