Overview
US Big Meadows / US Forest Service is an operational landfill in Hathaway Pines, California, serving the Calaveras County area. It is managed under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste.
US Big Meadows / US Forest Service is a landfill facility located in Hathaway Pines, California, within Calaveras County. The facility is operational and serves the local community for solid waste disposal. As a landfill, it plays a key role in managing waste in the region, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. The facility is situated in a rural area of the Sierra Nevada foothills, where environmental considerations include groundwater protection and landfill gas management. Typical landfill operations involve waste compaction, daily cover, and leachate collection systems to minimize environmental impact. The site's proximity to forested areas underscores the importance of fire prevention and methane gas monitoring. Operated by the US Forest Service, this landfill supports waste management needs in a region characterized by seasonal tourism and forestry activities. Proper waste disposal here helps protect local ecosystems and water resources, aligning with broader environmental stewardship goals in the national forest context.
Environmental context
The landfill is located in a forested region of the Sierra Nevada, where groundwater protection is critical due to the area's role as a watershed. Leachate management and methane gas collection are key environmental considerations to prevent contamination of local water sources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The site's rural setting also requires careful traffic management and community proximity planning.
Frequently asked questions
The landfill is located at USFS Rd 7N02, 1/2 mi S Fr Hwy, Hathaway Pines, California 95233, in Calaveras County.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, it accepts household and non-hazardous commercial waste, operating under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
Yes, the facility is currently operational and continues to serve the waste management needs of the surrounding community.
Landfills in California must comply with US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste, as well as state-specific regulations from CalRecycle and local air quality districts for landfill gas emissions.
The US Forest Service implements leachate collection systems, methane monitoring, and daily cover practices to minimize groundwater contamination and air emissions, in line with federal and state environmental standards.
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