VENTURA WALKER SEARS BY THE SEA 1962 Landfill - Ventura, California Solid Waste Management

VENTURA WALKER SEARS BY THE SEA 1962 is a landfill facility located on Spinnaker Drive in Ventura Harbor, Ventura, California. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill). It serves the Ventura County area, managing municipal solid waste in a region with a growing population and significant tourism activity. As a landfill in the United States, this 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 has additional stringent state regulations, including the California Integrated Waste Management Act and strict landfill gas emission standards. The landfill plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure, serving the coastal community of Ventura. Its location near the Ventura Harbor and Pacific Ocean necessitates careful environmental management, particularly regarding leachate control and methane capture. The facility contributes to the state's waste diversion goals and circular economy initiatives.

Ventura's coastal location and Mediterranean climate create specific environmental considerations for landfill operations. Proximity to the Pacific Ocean and Ventura Harbor raises concerns about leachate management and groundwater protection. The region's seismic activity requires robust landfill design to prevent liner damage. Landfill gas collection is critical to mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, and to comply with California's stringent air quality regulations. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling are also key factors in the facility's environmental context.