Overview
WHITSON PLUMBING & ELECTRIC SEWAGE D S is an operational landfill in Willow Creek, California, serving Humboldt County. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D and state regulations.
WHITSON PLUMBING & ELECTRIC SEWAGE D S is a landfill facility located off Highway 96 between Willow Creek and surrounding areas in Humboldt County, California, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfill operations. It serves the local community in a rural region of Northern California. As a landfill operating in California, this facility is subject to US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as California's stringent state-level environmental standards. California's regulatory framework requires landfills to monitor groundwater and control methane emissions. The facility plays a key role in managing solid waste for the Willow Creek area and surrounding Humboldt County communities. Its location in a rural, seismically active region with significant forested areas necessitates careful environmental management to protect local water resources and air quality. The landfill contributes to regional waste disposal infrastructure while operating under comprehensive state and federal oversight.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in Humboldt County, a region characterized by coastal redwood forests, rivers, and a mild climate with high rainfall. This environment presents specific challenges for solid waste management, including leachate generation from precipitation and potential groundwater impacts. Proximity to waterways like the Trinity River requires robust leachate collection and groundwater monitoring systems. Additionally, methane emissions from decomposing waste must be managed to reduce greenhouse gas contributions. The rural setting also involves considerations for community proximity and traffic from waste hauling vehicles.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located off Highway 96 between Willow Creek and surrounding areas in Humboldt County, California, United States, with the zip code 95573.
As a landfill classified under NAICS 562212, it accepts municipal solid waste and likely non-hazardous industrial waste, subject to US EPA and California regulations.
Yes, the facility is listed as Operational.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, the Clean Air Act for landfill gas emissions, and California's state-specific environmental laws including Title 27 for solid waste management.
Landfills in California are required to have leachate collection systems, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas control measures to mitigate methane emissions and protect water quality.
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