Blount County/Nectar/Hayden LF & TS - Landfill in Hayden, Alabama

Blount County/Nectar/Hayden LF & TS is an operational landfill located at 2390 Armstrong Loop, approximately 3 miles west of Hayden, Alabama, in Blount County. The facility manages solid waste disposal for the local area and is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. As a landfill in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act's landfill gas rules. Typical operations include waste placement, compaction, and daily cover, along with systems for leachate management and landfill gas collection to mitigate environmental impacts. The landfill plays a key role in Blount County's waste management infrastructure, providing disposal capacity for residential and commercial waste. Its location in a rural area near Hayden influences community proximity considerations, and ongoing operations require careful management of groundwater and air quality to meet state and federal standards.

The landfill's environmental context involves managing landfill gas, primarily methane, which is a potent greenhouse gas. Leachate generation and potential groundwater contamination are key concerns, especially given the facility's proximity to local water resources. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling also present operational challenges. Proper gas collection and leachate treatment systems are essential to minimize environmental impact.