Trona-Argus Refuse Disposal Site LF - Landfill in Trona, California, USA

Trona-Argus Refuse Disposal Site LF is an operational landfill located at 83000 1st Street, 2 miles south of Trona, California, in San Bernardino County. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill) and serves the local community's solid waste disposal needs. As a landfill in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. California also enforces stringent state-level regulations for landfill design, operation, and closure, including requirements for liner systems, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring. The landfill likely employs modern engineering practices to minimize environmental impact. The Trona-Argus site plays a key role in managing solid waste for the Trona area and surrounding communities in the Mojave Desert region. Its location in a remote, arid area reduces some environmental risks but still requires careful management of landfill gas and leachate to protect local groundwater resources.

Located in the Mojave Desert, the Trona-Argus landfill operates in a dry climate with low annual rainfall, which reduces leachate generation but does not eliminate it. Groundwater in the region is a critical resource, and the facility must manage leachate to prevent contamination. Landfill gas, primarily methane, is generated from decomposing waste; proper gas collection systems are essential to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and odor. The remote location minimizes community proximity issues, but truck traffic on local roads remains a consideration.