Bethel White Alice Demolition Landfill - Homer, Alaska Solid Waste Management Facility

Bethel White Alice Demolition Landfill is an operational landfill located in Homer, Alaska, within the Kenai Peninsula County. As a solid waste management facility, it serves the local community and surrounding areas, accepting demolition debris and other non-hazardous waste. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, and complies with Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. The landfill is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill) and is part of the broader waste management infrastructure in Alaska. Landfills of this type typically handle moderate volumes of waste, given the rural and remote nature of the region. The facility's location in a coastal area with cold climate conditions influences operational practices, particularly regarding leachate management and groundwater protection. Environmental considerations for this landfill include potential methane generation from decomposing waste, which is regulated under EPA's landfill gas collection and control rules. The proximity to coastal ecosystems and groundwater resources necessitates careful leachate management to prevent contamination. The facility plays a key role in managing solid waste for the Homer community, supporting local public health and environmental protection.

The landfill is situated in Homer, Alaska, a coastal community on the Kenai Peninsula. The region's cold climate and seasonal permafrost can affect waste decomposition rates and leachate generation. Groundwater proximity is a concern due to the area's hydrology, requiring robust leachate collection systems to protect local water resources. Methane emissions from decomposing waste are regulated under EPA's landfill gas rules, and the facility may need to implement gas collection or flaring systems to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.