Weber Ave Dump - Landfill in Compton, Los Angeles County, California

Weber Ave Dump is a landfill facility located at 575 E Weber Ave in Compton, California, within Los Angeles County. As an operational landfill, it manages solid waste for the surrounding urban and industrial communities in the greater Los Angeles region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, and Clean Air Act standards for landfill gas management. As a landfill in California, it also complies with state-level regulations from CalRecycle and local air quality management districts. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. Weber Ave Dump plays a key role in local waste management infrastructure, serving a densely populated area. Its environmental significance includes landfill gas collection and leachate management to protect groundwater and air quality. The facility's location in an urban setting requires careful community and traffic impact management.

The landfill is situated in Compton, a densely urbanized area of Los Angeles County. Key environmental considerations include methane leakage from landfill gas, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, and leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. Proximity to residential communities and traffic from waste hauling vehicles are additional factors. California's stringent environmental regulations require active gas collection systems and groundwater monitoring to mitigate these risks.