North County Sanitary Landfill and Recycling Center Solid Waste Facility Permit Revision

The Solid Waste Facility Permit Revision for the North County Sanitary Landfill and Recycling Center authorizes significant operational expansions to accommodate increased waste handling capacity and extended service hours. The total permitted daily tonnage will rise from 1,200 tons to 4,000 tons per day, and the daily vehicle traffic allowance will increase from 850 to 1,200 vehicles to support the higher volume of waste delivery. The hours for accepting waste will be extended from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., allowing earlier access for haulers and improved scheduling flexibility. Additionally, the overall hours of facility operation will be extended from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., enabling longer daily operational windows to meet demand. The permit revision applies to the North County Sanitary Landfill and Recycling Center located in Lodi, California, with the regulatory authority falling under San Joaquin County. The issuance of the proposed SWFP is intended to align facility capacity with growing regional waste management needs while maintaining compliance with state environmental standards. The primary point of contact for this revision is Mark Houghton, Senior Civil Engineer at San Joaquin County, with Harprit Mattu, Environmental Scientist at CalRecycle, also listed as a point of contact for technical and regulatory coordination. This update reflects a strategic enhancement to infrastructure and logistics without altering the facility’s core purpose or location, aiming to improve efficiency in waste disposal and recycling operations for the surrounding area.