West College Disposal Site Santa Rosa - Landfill in Sonoma County, California

West College Disposal Site Santa Rosa is a landfill facility located at 35 Stony Point Rd, Santa Rosa, California, in Sonoma County. The facility is operational and handles solid waste disposal for the region, operating under the jurisdiction of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California state regulations. As a landfill, the facility is subject to US EPA RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills, which govern liner systems, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. The facility also falls under the Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions, requiring gas collection and control systems to mitigate methane leakage. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill operation. The West College Disposal Site plays a key role in managing solid waste from Santa Rosa and surrounding communities in Sonoma County. Its location in a seismically active region requires careful engineering to maintain liner integrity and prevent groundwater contamination. The facility contributes to local waste management infrastructure, supporting public health and environmental protection.

The landfill is situated in Sonoma County, California, a region with a Mediterranean climate and proximity to the Russian River watershed. Key environmental considerations include landfill gas management to reduce methane emissions, leachate control to protect groundwater, and community proximity due to traffic and odor. The facility must comply with California's stringent landfill regulations, which often exceed federal standards, including enhanced gas collection and groundwater monitoring requirements.