Overview
HIGHWAY 269 DISPOSAL SITE - 23450 is a hazardous waste treatment facility located in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. It operates under federal and state regulations for solid and hazardous waste management.
HIGHWAY 269 DISPOSAL SITE - 23450 is a hazardous waste treatment facility situated at 3131 LOBLOLLY LANE in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors) and 562219 (Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal). As a hazwaste treatment plant, it plays a role in managing industrial and commercial waste streams in the region. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle C for hazardous waste management. Alabama's solid waste program is authorized by the EPA, and facilities like this must comply with permitting, monitoring, and reporting requirements. Typical technologies for hazardous waste treatment include stabilization, neutralization, and secure landfilling, though specific processes at this site are not detailed. Located in an industrial area of Birmingham, the facility serves the waste management needs of local industries and communities. Its operational status indicates ongoing contribution to regional waste treatment capacity. The site's proximity to transportation infrastructure supports waste logistics, while environmental management practices focus on preventing releases and protecting groundwater.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Birmingham, Alabama, a region with a history of industrial activity. Hazardous waste treatment sites must manage risks such as soil and groundwater contamination from past operations. Leachate control and stormwater management are critical to prevent off-site migration of contaminants. The site's location in a county with mixed urban and industrial land use requires careful community engagement and monitoring to address potential exposure pathways.
Frequently asked questions
HIGHWAY 269 DISPOSAL SITE is located at 3131 LOBLOLLY LANE, Birmingham, Alabama 35224, United States.
This facility is classified as a hazardous waste treatment plant, handling industrial and commercial hazardous wastes under RCRA Subtitle C regulations.
The facility is currently operational, indicating it is actively providing waste treatment services.
Hazardous waste treatment facilities in Alabama must comply with the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle C, as well as state solid waste regulations administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).
Hazardous waste treatment facilities use processes like stabilization, neutralization, and secure containment to reduce the toxicity and mobility of waste, preventing contamination of soil, water, and air.
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