BAY COUNTY STEELFIELD RD LANDFILL - Operational Landfill in Ebro, Florida

BAY COUNTY STEELFIELD RD LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill located at 11411 Landfill Rd, Ebro, Florida, within Bay County. As a landfill facility, it serves the local community by providing municipal solid waste disposal services. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including the EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act (CAA) regulations for landfill gas emissions. The landfill is situated in the Florida Panhandle, a region with a humid subtropical climate and high water table, which necessitates robust leachate management systems to protect groundwater resources. Typical landfill operations in this area include waste compaction, daily cover, and gas collection systems to mitigate methane emissions. The facility's NAICS codes (562111, 562212, 562213, 562219) indicate involvement in waste collection, disposal, and remediation services. As a key component of Bay County's waste management infrastructure, this landfill plays a critical role in managing the region's solid waste. Proper operation and maintenance are essential to minimize environmental impacts such as groundwater contamination and air emissions. The facility's location near the coast and in a ecologically sensitive area underscores the importance of adherence to environmental regulations.

The landfill operates in the Florida Panhandle, a region with high rainfall and shallow groundwater, making leachate management critical to prevent groundwater contamination. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and flared or utilized to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Proximity to residential areas and traffic from waste hauling trucks are additional environmental considerations.