Aucilla Area Solid Waste Facility - Landfill in Greenville, Florida

The Aucilla Area Solid Waste Facility is a landfill located at 1313 SW Greenville Hills Rd., Greenville, Florida, in Madison County. As an operational solid waste management site, it serves the local community by providing disposal capacity for municipal solid waste. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. Landfills in Florida are subject to state-level regulations that align with federal standards, focusing on liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and gas control. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is specifically engaged in solid waste landfill operations. Typical operations at such facilities include waste compaction, daily cover, and environmental monitoring to mitigate impacts on surrounding areas. The Aucilla Area Solid Waste Facility plays a key role in Madison County's waste management infrastructure. Its location in a rural area of Florida's panhandle means it serves a region with a mix of agricultural and residential waste streams. Proper management of landfill gas and leachate is critical to minimize environmental impacts, particularly given the area's proximity to groundwater resources.

Landfills in Florida face environmental challenges related to groundwater protection due to the state's high water table and porous soils. Leachate management is a primary concern, requiring robust collection and treatment systems to prevent contamination. Additionally, landfill gas, primarily methane, must be captured or flared to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts on nearby communities. The facility's rural setting may reduce community proximity issues, but traffic from waste hauling vehicles remains a consideration.