Overview
ALPINE CSWLF is an operational landfill in Alpine, Arizona, serving the local community. It operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste.
ALPINE CSWLF is a landfill facility located in Alpine, Apache County, Arizona, United States. The facility is operational and serves the solid waste management needs of the local area. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste disposal infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, specifically RCRA Subtitle D which governs municipal solid waste landfills. This includes requirements for liner systems, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring. The landfill's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill, typically handling non-hazardous municipal waste. Environmental considerations for this landfill include landfill gas management, leachate control, and proximity to groundwater. The facility's location in a rural area of Arizona may influence its operational practices and community impact. Proper management of these factors is essential for minimizing environmental risks.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in a rural area of Apache County, Arizona, where groundwater resources are critical. Leachate management and groundwater monitoring are key environmental concerns for this facility. Additionally, landfill gas generation and methane leakage require proper collection and control systems to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. The facility's proximity to local communities also necessitates careful management of traffic and odor.
Frequently asked questions
ALPINE CSWLF is located at 5.2 miles west of 666 on US 280, in Alpine, Apache County, Arizona, United States.
As a landfill classified under NAICS 562212, ALPINE CSWLF typically accepts non-hazardous municipal solid waste from the local community.
The facility operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, which include requirements for liners, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management.
Landfills like ALPINE CSWLF manage environmental risks through leachate collection systems, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas control measures to reduce methane emissions and protect local water resources.
ALPINE CSWLF is currently operational, serving the solid waste disposal needs of Alpine and surrounding areas in Apache County.
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