Bi-County LF Landfill - Woodlawn, Tennessee Solid Waste Management

Bi-County LF is a municipal solid waste landfill located at 3212 Dover Road in Woodlawn, Tennessee, within Montgomery County. The facility has been operational since 1975 and is owned by Bi-County Solid Waste Management Systems, TN, with operations managed by Montgomery County. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas. Typical landfill operations involve waste compaction, daily cover, leachate collection and treatment, and gas management. The landfill is expected to remain open until 2030, indicating a long-term commitment to waste disposal in the area. Bi-County LF serves the local community by providing essential waste disposal services. Its location in a rural area near Woodlawn helps manage waste from Montgomery County and potentially surrounding areas. The facility's environmental management includes leachate control and gas collection to mitigate methane emissions and protect groundwater, aligning with standard practices for modern landfills in the United States.

The landfill is situated in a region with moderate rainfall, which increases the potential for leachate generation. Effective leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination. Additionally, landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act standards. The facility's proximity to rural communities requires careful management of traffic and odor to minimize local impacts.