ANTERES CSWLF Landfill - Kingman, Arizona Solid Waste Management Facility

ANTERES CSWLF is a landfill facility located in Kingman, Arizona, within Mohave County. It is currently operational and serves as a solid waste management site for the region. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. As a landfill in the United States, ANTERES CSWLF operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. The facility is subject to state-level regulations in Arizona, which enforce standards for liners, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring. The landfill plays a key role in managing solid waste for the Kingman area and surrounding communities. Its location in a semi-arid climate influences operational practices, particularly regarding leachate generation and gas management. Proper landfill gas collection and methane control are important for reducing environmental impact.

Landfills in Arizona face unique environmental challenges due to the arid climate, which reduces leachate generation but increases dust and windblown litter issues. Groundwater protection is critical, as many landfills overlie aquifers used for drinking water. Methane emissions from decomposing waste require active gas collection systems to mitigate greenhouse gas effects. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling are also considerations for local residents.