Wilshire Rd Illegal Dump - Landfill in Oceanside, California, USA

Wilshire Rd Illegal Dump is a landfill located at 201 Wilshire Rd in Oceanside, San Diego County, California, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. As a landfill in California, it manages municipal solid waste within a region known for stringent environmental oversight. The 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's own regulations, such as Title 27 of the California Code of Regulations, impose additional requirements for landfill gas collection, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. These regulations aim to minimize environmental impacts from landfill operations. Wilshire Rd Illegal Dump serves the Oceanside community and surrounding areas in San Diego County. Its operational status indicates ongoing waste management services, contributing to local waste disposal needs. The facility's location in a coastal region necessitates careful management of leachate and landfill gas to protect groundwater and air quality.

The landfill is situated in Oceanside, a coastal city in Southern California with a Mediterranean climate. Proximity to the Pacific Ocean and local groundwater aquifers requires robust leachate management to prevent contamination. Landfill gas collection systems are critical to mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Community proximity and truck traffic are additional environmental considerations typical of landfills in urbanized areas.