Wildcat Rd Illegal Dump Site - Landfill in Kneeland, California, United States

Wildcat Rd Illegal Dump Site is a landfill located on Wildcat Rd in Kneeland, Humboldt County, California, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. It serves the local community in a rural area of Northern California. As a landfill in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. California also has stringent state regulations for landfill operations, including methane monitoring and leachate management. The site's rural location may influence its waste acceptance and operational practices. The facility plays a role in managing solid waste for the Kneeland area and surrounding Humboldt County. Landfills in this region must address environmental considerations such as groundwater protection due to proximity to coastal watersheds and methane gas management. The site's operational status indicates ongoing waste disposal activities.

The landfill is located in a rural area of Humboldt County, California, which is characterized by a coastal climate with significant rainfall. This raises concerns for leachate management and potential groundwater contamination. The site's proximity to local watersheds necessitates careful monitoring of runoff and methane emissions. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling are also relevant environmental factors.