Overview
FRENCHVILLE - FRASER PAPERS' LANDFILL is an operational pulp and paper facility in Frenchville, Maine, USA. It serves the local paper industry, managing waste from paper production processes.
FRENCHVILLE - FRASER PAPERS' LANDFILL is an operational pulp and paper facility located on Pelletier Ave in Frenchville, Aroostook County, Maine. As part of the broader pulp and paper sector, this landfill supports waste management for paper manufacturing operations in the region. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 322120 and 322121, which cover paper mills and paperboard mills, respectively. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and TRI Section 313 reporting requirements. As a landfill specifically serving a pulp and paper mill, it is subject to EPA regulations governing solid waste disposal, including leachate management and groundwater monitoring. The facility's location in northern Maine places it within a region with a strong forestry and paper industry tradition. The environmental significance of this facility lies in its role in managing solid waste from paper production, which can include sludge, ash, and other byproducts. Proper landfill management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination and minimize methane emissions. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing waste management services for the local paper industry, contributing to the region's industrial infrastructure.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Frenchville, Maine, a rural area in Aroostook County near the Canadian border. The region's economy is heavily reliant on forestry and paper production, which generates significant industrial waste. The landfill's proximity to the St. John River watershed raises considerations for groundwater and surface water protection. As a pulp and paper waste landfill, it manages materials such as sludge and ash, which require careful containment to prevent leachate migration. The local climate, with cold winters and moderate precipitation, influences landfill operations and monitoring requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located on Pelletier Ave in Frenchville, Aroostook County, Maine, USA, with coordinates 47.319530, -68.343600.
As a pulp and paper landfill, it accepts solid waste generated from paper manufacturing, including sludge, ash, and other byproducts from the paper production process.
The facility is subject to US EPA regulations including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for solid waste management, Clean Water Act for leachate control, and Clean Air Act for emissions.
The facility operates under NAICS codes 322120 (Paper Mills) and 322121 (Paperboard Mills), indicating its role in the paper manufacturing industry.
The landfill manages industrial waste from paper production, requiring careful leachate management and groundwater monitoring to protect the nearby St. John River watershed.
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