West Marin Sanitary Landfill - Point Reyes Station, California Landfill Facility

West Marin Sanitary Landfill is a landfill facility located at 200 Tomasini Canyon Road in Point Reyes Station, California, within Marin County. The facility is operational and serves the local community's solid waste management needs, handling municipal solid waste in a region known for its environmental sensitivity. The landfill 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's stringent state regulations further enforce leachate management, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas collection to mitigate environmental impacts. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill. As a landfill in coastal California, West Marin Sanitary Landfill faces environmental considerations typical of the sector, including methane capture and leachate control. Its location near Point Reyes National Seashore underscores the importance of robust environmental management to protect local ecosystems and groundwater resources.

The landfill is situated in Marin County, an area with significant ecological value including coastal habitats and groundwater resources. Solid waste management facilities in this region must address methane leakage from landfill gas and leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. Proximity to communities and natural areas requires careful traffic management and odor control to minimize local impacts.