Overview
WILLIAM BROS / ELK HILLS SOUTH is an operational landfill in Tupman, California, serving Kern County. It handles solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
WILLIAM BROS / ELK HILLS SOUTH is a landfill facility located in Tupman, California, within Kern County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. It serves the local region's waste management needs. As a landfill operating in the United States, this facility is subject to federal regulations including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act rules for landfill gas emissions. California also enforces stringent state-level environmental standards for landfill operations, particularly regarding methane capture and groundwater protection. The landfill plays a key role in managing solid waste for the surrounding communities in Kern County. Its location in a semi-arid region of California influences operational considerations such as leachate management and dust control. Proper gas collection systems are essential to mitigate methane emissions and comply with air quality regulations.
Environmental context
Landfills in California's Central Valley, such as WILLIAM BROS / ELK HILLS SOUTH, operate in a region with significant agricultural activity and groundwater resources. Methane leakage from landfills is a key environmental concern, as methane is a potent greenhouse gas. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the proximity to agricultural areas. Community proximity and truck traffic also pose local environmental and health considerations.
Frequently asked questions
WILLIAM BROS / ELK HILLS SOUTH is located in Tupman, California, in Kern County, United States.
As a landfill, WILLIAM BROS / ELK HILLS SOUTH accepts municipal solid waste and likely other non-hazardous solid wastes, subject to its permits.
The facility operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act rules for landfill gas emissions, plus California state environmental regulations.
Landfills like WILLIAM BROS / ELK HILLS SOUTH typically install gas collection systems to capture methane, which can be flared or used for energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Landfills in California must manage methane leakage, leachate to protect groundwater, and minimize community impacts from odor and traffic, under strict state and federal oversight.
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