Overview
WINCHESTER DISPOSAL SITE is an operational landfill in Hughson, California, United States. It serves Stanislaus County under the NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills.
WINCHESTER DISPOSAL SITE is a landfill facility located in Hughson, California, United States, operating under the NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill). The facility is situated in Stanislaus County and is currently operational, providing waste disposal services to the local region. As a landfill in California, WINCHESTER DISPOSAL SITE operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. California also enforces state-specific regulations through the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) and local air quality management districts. Typical landfill operations include waste compaction, daily cover, and systems for leachate collection and landfill gas management. The facility plays a role in managing solid waste for the surrounding communities in Stanislaus County. Its environmental significance includes potential impacts on groundwater quality through leachate management and air quality through landfill gas emissions. Proper operation and compliance with regulatory standards are essential to minimize these impacts.
Environmental context
Landfills in California, including WINCHESTER DISPOSAL SITE, must manage leachate to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the region's agricultural and residential water needs. Landfill gas, primarily methane, is a concern for air quality and climate change; many California landfills are required to collect and combust or utilize gas. Proximity to communities in Hughson and nearby areas also raises considerations for traffic, odor, and noise management.
Frequently asked questions
WINCHESTER DISPOSAL SITE is located north of Leedom Road and south of T in Hughson, California, United States, in Stanislaus County.
As a landfill, WINCHESTER DISPOSAL SITE accepts municipal solid waste and likely other non-hazardous solid wastes, in accordance with its NAICS classification (562212).
WINCHESTER DISPOSAL SITE is currently operational, serving the solid waste disposal needs of the Hughson area and Stanislaus County.
The facility operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as California state regulations from CalRecycle and local air quality districts, including landfill gas and leachate management rules.
Landfills like WINCHESTER DISPOSAL SITE typically manage leachate through collection and treatment systems, and landfill gas through collection wells and combustion or energy recovery, to comply with environmental regulations.
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