Steelfield Landfill - Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility in Panama City Beach, Florida

Steelfield Landfill is a hazardous waste treatment facility located at 1411 Landfill Rd in Panama City Beach, Bay County, Florida, United States. The facility is operational and plays a key role in managing solid waste in the region, handling materials classified under NAICS code 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal). As a landfill, it is part of the broader solid waste management infrastructure serving the Florida Panhandle. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas management. In Florida, the Department of Environmental Protection oversees state-level compliance. Typical operations at such facilities include waste acceptance, compaction, and daily cover, with systems for leachate collection and gas monitoring to mitigate environmental impacts. Steelfield Landfill provides essential waste disposal services to Panama City Beach and surrounding communities. Its location in a coastal area necessitates careful management of groundwater and surface water to protect local ecosystems. The facility contributes to the region's waste management capacity, supporting public health and environmental protection through regulated disposal practices.

The facility is situated in a coastal region of Florida, where groundwater proximity and seasonal high water tables pose challenges for leachate management. Effective landfill gas collection systems are critical to reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Community proximity and truck traffic are also considerations, requiring adherence to operational standards to minimize odors and noise.