Overview
Trail Ridge Landfill Phase 6 Landfill Gas System Phase II is an operational hazardous waste treatment facility in Baldwin, Florida, United States. It manages landfill gas as part of solid waste management operations.
Trail Ridge Landfill Phase 6 Landfill Gas System Phase II is a hazardous waste treatment facility located at 5110 US Highway 301 S, Baldwin, Duval County, Florida, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in managing landfill gas generated from solid waste decomposition. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. As a landfill gas system, it focuses on capturing and treating methane and other gases to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with air quality standards. The facility's NAICS codes (221118 and 562211) indicate activities related to other electric power generation and hazardous waste treatment and disposal. Landfill gas systems like this one are critical for mitigating methane leakage, a potent greenhouse gas, and for potential energy recovery. The facility serves the Baldwin area and contributes to regional waste management infrastructure, helping to manage environmental impacts associated with landfills.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Baldwin, Florida, a region with a humid subtropical climate and high water table, which increases the importance of proper leachate and gas management to protect groundwater. Landfill gas systems capture methane to prevent atmospheric release and reduce odor and explosion risks. Proximity to residential areas and traffic from waste hauling are typical community concerns that are managed through operational controls and regulatory compliance.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 5110 US Highway 301 S, Baldwin, Duval County, Florida, United States.
It is a hazardous waste treatment facility that captures and manages landfill gas from solid waste decomposition, helping to reduce methane emissions and comply with air quality regulations.
Specific capacity data is not publicly available, but landfill gas systems typically handle gas from large landfills, with gas collection rates varying based on waste volume and age.
Landfill gas systems in the US must comply with EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for municipal solid waste landfills, and RCRA Subtitle D for waste management.
Capturing landfill gas reduces methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, and can be used to generate energy. It also minimizes odor, explosion risks, and air pollution from volatile organic compounds.
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