American National Recycling #5 Landfill - Perry, Florida Solid Waste Management

American National Recycling #5 is a landfill facility located in Perry, Florida, within Taylor County. The plant is operational and manages solid waste disposal for the surrounding area. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure, accepting municipal solid waste and other non-hazardous materials. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. These regulations govern landfill design, operation, and closure, as well as methane gas collection and control. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a Solid Waste Landfill, which typically involves waste acceptance, compaction, and daily cover. Environmental considerations for this landfill include landfill gas management to reduce methane emissions, leachate collection and treatment to protect groundwater, and community impact from traffic and odors. The facility's location in a rural area of Florida may influence these factors, with proximity to natural resources requiring careful monitoring.

The landfill is situated in Taylor County, Florida, an area with a mix of forested land and agricultural activity. The local environment includes sensitive groundwater resources and proximity to the Gulf Coast. For a landfill, key environmental concerns are methane leakage from decomposition, leachate migration into soil and water, and community impacts from truck traffic and odors. Proper gas collection and leachate management are essential to mitigate these risks.