BOLIVAR INC Landfill - Stevenson, Alabama Solid Waste Management

BOLIVAR INC is a landfill facility located at 2283 County Road 96, Stevenson, Alabama, in Jackson County. As an operational solid waste management site, it serves the local community and region with waste disposal services. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. Operating within the United States, this landfill adheres to federal regulations including EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act standards for landfill gas management. These frameworks mandate leachate control, groundwater monitoring, and gas collection systems to mitigate environmental impacts. The facility's location in Alabama places it within a region with varied climate conditions that influence waste decomposition and gas generation rates. The landfill plays a key role in managing solid waste for the Stevenson area and Jackson County. Its operational status ensures ongoing waste disposal capacity for the community. Proper management of landfill gas and leachate is critical to reducing methane emissions and protecting local water resources, aligning with broader environmental goals in the solid waste sector.

Landfills in Alabama must manage methane emissions through gas collection systems to comply with Clean Air Act regulations. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the region's rainfall patterns. Proximity to the Tennessee River and local communities requires careful monitoring of odor, traffic, and water quality impacts.