Crazy Horse Sanitary Landfill - Recycling Plant in Salinas, California

Crazy Horse Sanitary Landfill is a recycling plant located at 350 Crazy Horse Canyon Road in Salinas, California, within Monterey County. The facility is operational and plays a key role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure, processing materials from residential and commercial sources. As a landfill in California, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and the Clean Air Act's landfill gas rules. California's stringent state regulations, including AB 939 and SB 1383, further govern landfill operations, emphasizing waste diversion, methane reduction, and leachate management. The facility's NAICS codes (562920 for materials recovery facilities and 562998 for all other miscellaneous waste management) indicate its dual role in recycling and disposal. The landfill's location in Salinas, near the Salinas Valley agricultural region, underscores its importance in managing waste from both urban and farming communities. Proper landfill gas collection and leachate control are critical to minimizing environmental impact, particularly given the area's proximity to groundwater resources and sensitive ecosystems.

The facility is situated in the Salinas Valley, a major agricultural region with significant groundwater resources. Landfill gas management, including methane capture, is essential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with California's climate goals. Leachate control is critical to prevent contamination of underlying aquifers, which support local farming and drinking water supplies. Community proximity and truck traffic are also key considerations for this site.