Apex Sanitary Landfill - Operational Landfill in Amsterdam, Ohio, United States

Apex Sanitary Landfill is a municipal solid waste landfill located at 11 County Road 78, Amsterdam, Jefferson County, Ohio, United States. Owned and operated by Apex Environmental LLC, the facility has been operational since 2005 and is projected to close in 2037. As a landfill, it serves the waste management needs of the surrounding region, accepting non-hazardous solid waste for disposal. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically Subtitle D of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), which governs municipal solid waste landfills. This includes requirements for liners, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management. The landfill is also subject to the Clean Air Act (CAA) regulations for landfill gas emissions, which mandate gas collection and control systems for larger landfills. As a landfill in Ohio, Apex Sanitary Landfill plays a key role in managing the region's solid waste. Its long operational life and planned closure in 2037 indicate a significant capacity for waste disposal. The facility's environmental management includes measures to mitigate methane emissions and protect local groundwater, contributing to the broader waste management infrastructure in Jefferson County.

The landfill is located in a rural area of Jefferson County, Ohio, which may have implications for groundwater quality due to leachate generation. Proper leachate management and groundwater monitoring are critical to prevent contamination of local aquifers. Additionally, landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and flared or used for energy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The facility's proximity to the community of Amsterdam necessitates careful management of odor, traffic, and other nuisances.