Overview
VERMONT & EL SEGUNDO 407 is an operational landfill in Tujunga, California, serving the Los Angeles County area. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
VERMONT & EL SEGUNDO 407 is a landfill facility located in Tujunga, California, within Los Angeles County. As an operational landfill, it plays a key role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure, handling municipal solid waste for the surrounding communities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act standards for landfill gas emissions. Landfills in California are also subject to state-specific regulations from CalRecycle and local air quality management districts, which enforce strict requirements for gas collection and leachate control. This landfill contributes to the waste disposal needs of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Its environmental significance lies in the management of landfill gas, which is often captured for energy generation or flared to reduce methane emissions, and the containment of leachate to protect local groundwater resources.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Tujunga, a community in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles County. The area has a Mediterranean climate with moderate rainfall, which influences leachate generation. Proximity to residential areas and traffic from waste hauling trucks are typical community concerns. Landfill gas management is critical for reducing methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, and leachate control is essential to prevent groundwater contamination in the region.
Frequently asked questions
VERMONT & EL SEGUNDO 407 is located in Tujunga, California, in Los Angeles County, United States.
As a landfill, VERMONT & EL SEGUNDO 407 accepts municipal solid waste from the surrounding communities in Los Angeles County.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act standards for landfill gas emissions, as well as California state regulations.
Landfill gas is typically collected and either flared or used for energy generation to reduce methane emissions, in compliance with EPA and local air quality regulations.
Key concerns include methane leakage from landfill gas, leachate management to protect groundwater, and community impacts from traffic and odors. California has stringent regulations to address these issues.
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