TRI CITIES DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING - Waste-to-Energy Plant in Greenfield, California

TRI CITIES DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING is a waste-to-energy plant situated at 40676 EL CAMINO REAL in Greenfield, California, United States. The facility operates within the solid waste management sector, converting municipal solid waste into energy, and serves the Monterey County region. As a waste-to-energy facility, it employs combustion technology to reduce waste volume and generate electricity. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for solid waste management and Clean Air Act standards for emissions. In California, waste-to-energy plants must also comply with state-specific regulations such as CalRecycle's diversion mandates and air quality rules from the California Air Resources Board. The facility plays a key role in local waste management by diverting waste from landfills, reducing methane emissions, and contributing to renewable energy generation. Its location in Greenfield supports the community's waste disposal needs while providing energy recovery, aligning with California's goals for waste reduction and renewable energy.

The facility operates in California's Central Coast region, where landfill gas management and leachate control are critical due to the area's agricultural sensitivity and groundwater resources. Waste-to-energy plants like this one help mitigate methane leakage from landfills and reduce the volume of waste requiring disposal. Proximity to communities necessitates careful traffic management and air emissions control to minimize local impacts.