Overview
W J Hankins Drilling Mud Dump is an operational landfill in Meridian, California, handling solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
W J Hankins Drilling Mud Dump is a landfill facility located in Meridian, Sutter County, California, United States. It operates within the solid waste management sector, serving the local region with disposal capacity for drilling mud and related wastes. The facility operates under the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D framework for municipal solid waste landfills, which governs design, operation, and closure standards. California's stringent environmental regulations further enforce leachate management, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas control to minimize environmental impact. As a landfill in California's agricultural Central Valley, the facility plays a role in managing industrial byproducts from local drilling operations. Its location near the Sutter Bypass and agricultural lands underscores the importance of proper waste containment and environmental safeguards.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in California's Sacramento Valley, an area with a Mediterranean climate and significant agricultural activity. Proximity to groundwater resources and the Sutter Bypass flood control channel necessitates robust leachate management and groundwater monitoring to prevent contamination. Landfill gas generation, including methane, requires collection and control systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act regulations.
Frequently asked questions
W J Hankins Drilling Mud Dump is located on Decker Road, north of Highway 20, in Meridian, Sutter County, California, USA.
The facility is a landfill that accepts drilling mud and related solid wastes, primarily from oil and gas drilling operations.
Landfills in California must comply with US EPA RCRA Subtitle D standards, the Clean Air Act for landfill gas emissions, and state-specific regulations under the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle).
The facility is required to implement leachate collection and treatment systems, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas control measures to mitigate risks to soil, water, and air quality.
NAICS code 562212 corresponds to 'Solid Waste Landfill,' which covers facilities engaged in the disposal of solid waste via landfill operations, including industrial and municipal waste.
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