Overview
International Paper Company - Bogalusa Mill Landfill is an operational pulp and paper facility in Bogalusa, Louisiana. It operates under US EPA regulations including CAA, CWA, and RCRA.
International Paper Company - Bogalusa Mill Landfill is a pulp and paper facility located in Bogalusa, Washington Parish, Louisiana. As part of the larger Bogalusa mill complex, this landfill serves the paper production operations in the region. The facility is operational and falls under the pulp and paper sector, which is a significant industrial activity in the southern United States. 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), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). As a pulp and paper landfill, it is subject to specific standards for solid waste management and emissions. The Bogalusa mill has a long history in the area, contributing to the local economy and industrial base. Pulp and paper facilities like this one play a key role in the production of paper products, but they also have environmental implications due to waste generation and potential emissions. The landfill component is critical for managing solid waste from the papermaking process, including sludge and other byproducts. Proper management under RCRA ensures environmental protection for the surrounding community and ecosystems.
Environmental context
Bogalusa is located in southeastern Louisiana, near the Pearl River and the Honey Island Swamp, an ecologically significant wetland area. The region's humid subtropical climate and proximity to water bodies make it sensitive to industrial emissions and runoff. Pulp and paper facilities can generate air pollutants like particulate matter and volatile organic compounds, as well as wastewater containing organic compounds. The landfill component requires careful management to prevent groundwater contamination. Regulatory oversight under US EPA programs aims to mitigate these risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located on LA Highway 10 in Bogalusa, Washington Parish, Louisiana, USA.
It is a pulp and paper landfill that manages solid waste from the International Paper Bogalusa mill, which produces paper products.
The facility is subject to US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), which govern emissions, wastewater, and solid waste management.
Pulp and paper landfills can generate leachate and emissions. Proper management under RCRA helps prevent groundwater contamination and air pollution, protecting nearby ecosystems like the Honey Island Swamp.
The landfill supports the operations of the International Paper Bogalusa mill, a major employer in the region, contributing to the local economy through jobs and industrial activity.
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