Windeler Ranch Glass Disposal Site - Landfill in Lathrop, California

Windeler Ranch Glass Disposal Site is an operational landfill located at 640 W Mossdale Rd in Lathrop, California, within San Joaquin County. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill) and handles solid waste disposal for the region. As a landfill in California, the facility operates under the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, which govern liner systems, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. California also enforces state-specific requirements through the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), including landfill gas collection and control measures to reduce methane emissions. The site plays a key role in managing solid waste from the surrounding community. Its location near the San Joaquin River delta and agricultural areas necessitates careful environmental management to protect local water resources and air quality.

Landfills in California's Central Valley, like Windeler Ranch, face environmental challenges related to methane generation from decomposing waste. Landfill gas collection systems are critical to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with the Clean Air Act. Leachate management is also important to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the region's agricultural water use and proximity to the San Joaquin River.