Nevada Division of Environmental Protection - Bureau of Waste Management

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Overview Summary — The City of Mesquite Municipal Waste Landfill comprises approximately 40 acres in the southeastern corner of Lincoln County, Nevada, the property covers the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of T12S, R71E, Section 17. The landfill is classified under the Nevada Solid Waste Disposal Regulations as a Class I municipal solid waste landfill. The Mesquite Landfill primarily serves Mesquite and some outlying areas.

Climate — The climate in and around the City of Mesquite is typical of the southern Nevada desert and is characterized by hot summers and mild winters. Temperatures can range from an average daily minimum of 31 degrees in winter to an average daily maximum of 104 degrees in summer. Precipitation occurs as a result of two types of storm patterns. In the winter, precipitation is derived mostly from long, low-intensity events. Summer precipitation is the result of short, high-intensity thunderstorms.

Final Cover — The Final Cover Configuration from bottom to top consists of an 18 inch screened native soil layer, and 6 inch erosion layer.

Perimeter Landfill Gas Monitoring —Monitoring of the perimeter landfill gas probes will be on a quarterly basis using appropriate monitoring equipment. Any buildings including the gate house will also be monitored for landfill gas on a quarterly basis.

Recycling — The landfill recycles a variety of materials, contact the landfill for more information.

Resource Documents

August 18, 2011 — Public Notice, Mesquite Landfill [City of Mesquite in Lincoln County]

August 18, 2011 — Fact Sheet, Mesquite Landfill [City of Mesquite in Lincoln County]

August 2011 — Mesquite Landfill Permit

July 12, 2011 — Applicant Permit Modification Revision Request

August 2011 — Mesquite Landfill Map 1

August 2011 — Mesquite Landfill Map 2

Agency Contact Information

Facility Contact

Bill Tanner