EPA Takes Action Against Two Northern California Landfills for Clean Air Act Violations, Minimizing Harmful Emissions

EPA announced settlements with Altamont Landfill (Waste Management of Alameda County) and Kiefer Landfill (Sacramento County) for Clean Air Act violations. Altamont Landfill illegally vented treated landfill gas, while Kiefer Landfill failed to properly collect landfill gas during construction. Both facilities paid penalties and restored compliance.