LA JUNKIES INC DBA 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Recycling Plant, Santa Maria, California

LA JUNKIES INC DBA 1-800-GOT-JUNK? is a recycling plant located at 2377 A St, Santa Maria, California, within Santa Barbara County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 562920 for materials recovery facilities. It serves the Santa Maria area, contributing to regional solid waste management by processing recyclable materials. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for solid waste management and state-level California regulations. As a recycling plant, it focuses on material recovery and diversion, reducing the volume of waste sent to landfills. The plant's scale is typical for a mid-sized materials recovery facility in California, supporting local recycling programs. Environmentally, the plant plays a key role in reducing landfill dependency and conserving resources through recycling. Its operations help lower greenhouse gas emissions associated with waste decomposition and raw material extraction. The facility's location in Santa Maria allows it to serve both residential and commercial sectors in the region.

Santa Maria's Mediterranean climate and proximity to the Pacific Ocean influence waste management practices, with emphasis on preventing leachate and runoff. The recycling plant reduces methane emissions by diverting organic and recyclable materials from landfills. Community proximity requires careful traffic management and odor control, typical for urban recycling facilities.