WASTE MANAGEMENT OF SD - Recycling Plant in San Diego, California, United States

WASTE MANAGEMENT OF SD is a recycling plant located at 8353 MIRAMAR PL in San Diego, California, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 562920, which covers materials recovery facilities. It plays a role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure by processing recyclable materials from the San Diego area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for solid waste management and relevant state-level regulations in California. California has stringent recycling and waste diversion mandates, such as the California Integrated Waste Management Act, which drives facilities like this to support high recycling rates. The plant's scale is typical for a mid-sized urban recycling facility in a densely populated county. As a recycling plant, WASTE MANAGEMENT OF SD contributes to reducing landfill waste and conserving resources through material recovery. Its location in San Diego, a major metropolitan area, positions it to serve a large population and support local circular economy goals. The facility's operations help mitigate environmental impacts associated with landfilling, such as methane emissions and leachate generation.

San Diego's Mediterranean climate and coastal proximity necessitate careful management of solid waste to protect water quality and air resources. Recycling plants like WASTE MANAGEMENT OF SD reduce the volume of waste sent to landfills, thereby decreasing methane emissions from decomposition and lowering the risk of groundwater contamination from leachate. The facility's operations also alleviate traffic and community impacts by diverting recyclables from disposal sites.