Overview
USA Waste of California Inc DBA North SLO County Recycling and Transfer Station is an operational landfill in Paso Robles, California. It serves the San Luis Obispo County area under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
USA Waste of California Inc DBA North SLO County Recycling and Transfer Station is a landfill facility located at 3360 La Cruz Way in Paso Robles, California. Operating under the jurisdiction of San Luis Obispo County, this facility is part of the solid waste management infrastructure serving the region. As a landfill, it accepts municipal solid waste and is classified under NAICS code 562212. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. California also enforces state-specific landfill regulations through the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). This landfill plays a key role in managing solid waste for Paso Robles and surrounding communities in San Luis Obispo County. Its location in California, a state with stringent environmental regulations, means it must comply with comprehensive monitoring and reporting requirements. The facility contributes to local waste diversion and recycling efforts through its transfer station operations.
Environmental context
Landfills in California, such as this one, are subject to strict regulations regarding methane emissions and groundwater protection. The facility's location in Paso Robles, a semi-arid region, requires careful leachate management to prevent contamination of local aquifers. Proximity to residential areas may necessitate odor control and traffic management measures. Landfill gas collection systems are typically required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and may be used for energy generation.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 3360 La Cruz Way, Paso Robles, California 93446, United States.
As a landfill, it accepts municipal solid waste. It also operates as a transfer station, facilitating waste diversion and recycling.
The landfill is regulated under the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, and by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) for state-specific requirements.
Landfills in California must have leachate collection and treatment systems, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas collection to control methane emissions. These measures help protect local water resources and air quality.
It serves as a key disposal and transfer point for solid waste generated in Paso Robles and surrounding areas, supporting the county's waste management and recycling goals.
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