Overview
Turner Dump is an operational landfill in Tuolumne County, California, United States. It serves the local area for solid waste disposal under state and federal regulations.
Turner Dump is a landfill facility located in Tuolumne County, California, United States. It is currently operational and handles solid waste disposal for the surrounding region. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. As a landfill in California, Turner Dump operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and the Clean Air Act for landfill gas emissions. California also has stringent state-level regulations for landfill operations, including leachate management and groundwater monitoring. The facility's location in a rural area of the Sierra Nevada foothills presents specific environmental considerations, such as proximity to local waterways and wildlife habitats. Proper management of landfill gas and leachate is critical to minimize environmental impact.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in Tuolumne County, California, near the Sierra Nevada mountain range. This region features diverse ecosystems and water resources, including Moccasin Creek. Effective leachate management and groundwater monitoring are essential to protect local water quality. Landfill gas collection systems help reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, aligning with state climate goals.
Frequently asked questions
Turner Dump is located in Tuolumne County, California, United States, on the west side of Moccasin Creek East.
As a landfill, Turner Dump accepts municipal solid waste and other non-hazardous solid waste for disposal, in accordance with its permits.
Turner Dump operates under US EPA regulations, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management, as well as California state environmental regulations.
Landfills like Turner Dump typically employ gas collection systems to capture methane and other gases, which can be flared or used for energy recovery, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Landfills in California are regulated to minimize environmental impact through leachate management, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas control, in line with state climate and water quality goals.
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