CENTRAL SANITARY LANDFILL & RECYCLING CENTER - Solid Waste Management in Coconut Creek, Florida

CENTRAL SANITARY LANDFILL & RECYCLING CENTER is a solid waste management facility located at 3000 Wiles Rd, Coconut Creek, Florida, United States. It operates in Broward County and handles municipal solid waste and recycling, serving the local community. The facility is classified under NAICS 562211 for hazardous waste treatment and disposal, though it primarily manages non-hazardous municipal waste. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. Florida's solid waste regulations align with federal standards, requiring leachate management systems, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas collection to mitigate environmental impacts. The plant's scale is typical for a regional landfill serving a populous county like Broward. Environmental significance includes managing waste from a densely populated area while controlling methane emissions through gas collection systems. The facility's recycling center component supports waste diversion, reducing landfill burden. Proximity to residential areas necessitates careful traffic management and odor control to minimize community impact.

Located in subtropical Florida, the facility faces high rainfall, increasing leachate generation risks. Groundwater proximity in the region requires robust monitoring and liner systems. Landfill gas collection is critical to mitigate methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Community proximity in Coconut Creek necessitates strict odor and traffic management to maintain local quality of life.