Thomas Refuse Serv Inc Landfill - Lake Isabella, California Solid Waste Management

Thomas Refuse Serv Inc is a landfill facility located at 2000 Chain Ave C, Lake Isabella, California, in Kern County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfill operations. It serves the local community and surrounding areas in the southern Sierra Nevada region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. As a landfill in California, it must comply with state-specific regulations from CalRecycle and local air quality management districts, which often include stringent landfill gas collection and leachate control measures. This landfill plays a key role in managing solid waste for the Lake Isabella area and Kern County. Its location in a rural, mountainous region presents specific operational considerations, such as groundwater protection and community proximity. The facility contributes to regional waste management infrastructure, supporting public health and environmental protection through regulated disposal practices.

The landfill is situated in a rural area near Lake Isabella, a reservoir in the Kern River Valley. The region's Mediterranean climate with dry summers and wet winters influences leachate generation and landfill gas production. Proximity to groundwater sources and the lake requires careful leachate management to prevent contamination. Community proximity and truck traffic on local roads are typical concerns for such facilities, necessitating odor control and traffic management measures.