OCALA TRANSFER STATION AND COLLECTION FACILITY - Hazwaste Treatment Plant in Ocala, Florida

OCALA TRANSFER STATION AND COLLECTION FACILITY is an operational hazwaste treatment plant located at 5111 South Pine Avenue in Ocala, Florida. The facility operates within Marion County and serves as a transfer station and collection facility for solid waste management, handling hazardous waste treatment under sector classification 13. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle C for hazardous waste management. Its NAICS codes (484110, 562111, 562211) indicate involvement in general freight trucking, solid waste collection, and hazardous waste treatment and disposal. The plant's operational status and location in a growing urban area suggest it plays a key role in regional waste management infrastructure. As a transfer station and collection facility, this plant serves as a critical hub for consolidating waste from local sources before transport to treatment or disposal sites. Its location in Ocala, Florida, places it within a region with active industrial and residential development, underscoring its importance in managing community waste streams and supporting environmental health.

The facility's operations in Ocala, Florida, involve managing hazardous waste streams, which requires careful handling to prevent environmental contamination. Key environmental considerations include proper containment of hazardous materials to avoid soil and groundwater pollution, especially given Florida's high water table and proximity to sensitive ecosystems. The transfer station model reduces transportation impacts by consolidating waste, but traffic and emissions from collection vehicles remain local concerns.