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Public Notice: Solid Waste Management Program Local Enforcement Agency (LEA)

Published: February 20, 2025

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Date of Notice: February 18, 2025

Facility Name

Central Disposal Site (SWIS# 49-AA-0001)

Project Location

500 Mecham Road
Petaluma, CA 94952

Project Type/Number

Report of Facility Information Amendment / Solid Waste Facility Permit

Facility Contact

Chris Marks, Operations Manager, 707-529-2244

Applicant

Republic Services of Sonoma County, Inc.

Date LEA Received Application

January 24, 2025

Date LEA Accepted Application

February 18, 2025

LEA Contact

Samantha Stevens at Samantha.Stevens@Sonoma-County.org or (707) 565-1716

The Sonoma County Environmental Health Department, Solid Waste Management Program, acting as the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) is certified by the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to enforce state laws and regulations at solid waste sites within its jurisdiction. The Central Disposal Site operates under a Solid Waste Facility Permit issued by the LEA. The operator has filed an application for a Report of Facility Information (RFI) amendment with the LEA. The RFI describes the design and operation of the facility.

As required by 27 CCR, Section 21660.1, the LEA is distributing this notice for the purpose of noticing its acceptance of the amendment to the RFI for Central Disposal Site.

Description of Project 

The RFI amendment addresses the following change:

  1. Updates to the RFI text and appendices to reflect the addition of Construction and Demolition (CDI) Alternative Daily Cover (ADC) grinding as an activity at the site.

LEA’s Determination

An application for a RFI amendment was received by the LEA on January 24, 2025. Pursuant to 27 CCR, Section 21665(c), the LEA reviewed the application and determined that the proposed change is consistent with all adopted CEQA documents, is consistent with State Minimum Standards and does not conflict with the terms and conditions of the current SWFP. The LEA approved the RFI amendment on February 18, 2025.

Where to Get Additional Information 

A copy of the RFI amendment permit application is available for public review by appointment in the LEA office located at 463 Aviation Blvd. Santa Rosa, CA 95403.

Appeals Process Information 

For information on the appeals process pursuant to PRC Section 44307, you may contact  Samantha Stevens at Samantha.Stevens@Sonoma-County.org or at (707) 565-1716.