ULTRAMAR INC C/O HORIZON ENVIR Recycling Plant in San Jose, California

ULTRAMAR INC C/O HORIZON ENVIR is a recycling plant located at 2112 Lincoln Avenue in San Jose, California, within Santa Clara County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 562920, which covers materials recovery facilities that process recyclable materials. As part of the solid waste management sector, this plant contributes to the region's waste diversion and recycling infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for solid waste management and state-level California regulations such as CalRecycle's recycling mandates. Recycling plants like this one typically sort, process, and bale materials such as paper, plastics, metals, and glass for remanufacturing. The scale of operations is consistent with urban recycling facilities serving a metropolitan area like San Jose. Environmental significance includes reducing landfill disposal and conserving natural resources through material recovery. The plant's location in a densely populated area underscores the importance of efficient recycling operations to minimize transportation emissions and support circular economy goals. Community proximity requires careful management of noise, traffic, and dust to maintain good neighbor relations.

In Santa Clara County, recycling plants play a key role in diverting waste from landfills, reducing methane emissions from decomposition, and conserving resources. The facility's urban location in San Jose necessitates effective management of truck traffic and noise to minimize community impact. California's stringent recycling targets and landfill diversion mandates drive operational practices at such facilities.