Resource Recovery of America Inc - Hazwaste Treatment Facility in St. Petersburg, Florida

Resource Recovery of America Inc is a hazardous waste treatment facility located at 100 14th Ave S, St. Petersburg, Florida, in Pinellas County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 562219, which covers other nonhazardous waste treatment and disposal services, though its plant type is hazwaste treatment. This facility plays a role in managing industrial and commercial hazardous waste streams in the Tampa Bay region. As a hazwaste treatment facility in the United States, Resource Recovery of America Inc operates under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle C, which governs the treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste. The facility likely employs physical, chemical, or biological treatment processes to neutralize or stabilize hazardous materials before disposal or recycling. Florida's regulatory framework, enforced by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, aligns with federal RCRA standards. The facility's location in an urban area near Tampa Bay raises considerations for community proximity and transportation of hazardous materials. Proper management of hazardous waste is critical to prevent soil and groundwater contamination, especially given Florida's high water table and sensitive ecosystems. The facility contributes to regional waste management infrastructure by providing treatment capacity for hazardous waste generators in the area.

St. Petersburg is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida, an area with a high water table and sensitive coastal ecosystems. Hazardous waste treatment facilities in this region must manage risks of groundwater contamination and potential releases to nearby waterways. Leachate management and spill prevention are critical, as is compliance with RCRA Subtitle C requirements for storage and treatment. Community proximity and traffic from waste transport also factor into the environmental context.