Overview
EL DORADO COUNTY UNION MINE LANDFILL is an operational solid waste facility in El Dorado, California, serving the county's waste management needs under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
EL DORADO COUNTY UNION MINE LANDFILL is an operational solid waste facility located at 5700 Union Mine Road in El Dorado, California. It serves El Dorado County and operates under the jurisdiction of the United States Environmental Protection Agency's RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills. The facility is classified as a recycling plant, indicating it likely incorporates material recovery or diversion activities alongside landfilling. The facility operates within California's stringent regulatory framework, which includes the California Integrated Waste Management Act and the state's landfill gas and leachate management requirements. As a county-owned landfill, it plays a key role in local solid waste management, handling waste from residential, commercial, and industrial sources. The NAICS code 562920 corresponds to materials recovery facilities, suggesting the site may include recycling operations. Environmental management at the landfill involves landfill gas collection systems to mitigate methane emissions and leachate control measures to protect groundwater. The facility's location in a rural area of El Dorado County, near the Sierra Nevada foothills, requires careful management of surface water runoff and wildlife interactions. The landfill contributes to the county's waste diversion goals and supports the circular economy through recycling efforts.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in the Sierra Nevada foothills, an area with Mediterranean climate and seasonal precipitation that influences leachate generation and groundwater management. Proximity to the Cosumnes River watershed requires robust leachate collection and monitoring to prevent contamination. Landfill gas management is critical for reducing methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, and may include energy recovery or flaring. Community proximity and truck traffic along Union Mine Road are considerations for local air quality and noise management.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 5700 Union Mine Road in El Dorado, California, 95623, United States.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, it accepts residential, commercial, and industrial non-hazardous solid waste. Its classification as a recycling plant suggests it also processes recyclable materials.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, California's Integrated Waste Management Act, and local county ordinances. It must comply with landfill gas and leachate management rules.
The facility employs landfill gas collection systems to reduce methane emissions and leachate collection systems to protect groundwater. It also implements stormwater management and monitoring programs to minimize environmental impact.
The landfill provides essential waste disposal and recycling services for El Dorado County, supporting public health and environmental sustainability. It contributes to local waste diversion goals and the circular economy.
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