PUTNAM ASH RESIDUE LANDFILL - Hazwaste Treatment Facility in Putnam, Connecticut

PUTNAM ASH RESIDUE LANDFILL is a hazwaste treatment facility located at 344 River Road in Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut, United States. It operates as a landfill for ash residues, serving the region's solid waste management needs. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas management. As a hazwaste treatment plant, it handles ash residues, which require careful management of leachate and potential methane emissions. The landfill plays a key role in managing ash residues from waste-to-energy or industrial processes in Connecticut. Its location near the Quinebaug River requires attention to groundwater protection and leachate management to prevent environmental impact.

The facility is situated in a region with proximity to the Quinebaug River, making groundwater protection and leachate management critical environmental concerns. Landfill gas collection systems are typically required to mitigate methane leakage, a potent greenhouse gas. Community proximity and truck traffic are also factors in the local environmental context.