VENTURA REG SANIT DIST - TOLAND RD LANDFILL - Santa Paula, California Landfill

VENTURA REG SANIT DIST - TOLAND RD LANDFILL is an operational landfill located at 3500 Toland Rd, Santa Paula, California, in Ventura County. As a landfill facility, it plays a key role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure, accepting municipal solid waste from surrounding communities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act's landfill gas rules. California's stringent state regulations further enforce landfill gas collection, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring to minimize environmental impact. The landfill's NAICS codes (562212 and 562998) classify it as a solid waste landfill and other waste treatment and disposal facility. Environmental significance includes the management of landfill gas, which is typically collected and flared or used for energy recovery to reduce methane emissions. Leachate control systems protect local groundwater resources. The landfill's proximity to Santa Paula and Ventura County communities necessitates careful traffic management and odor control to maintain community relations.

The landfill is situated in Ventura County, California, a region with a Mediterranean climate and significant agricultural and urban areas. Key environmental concerns for landfills in this area include methane leakage from landfill gas, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, and leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. The facility's location near the Santa Clara River watershed underscores the importance of robust leachate collection and monitoring systems. Community proximity requires effective odor and traffic management to minimize local impacts.