BRANFORD TRASH SITE LANDFILL - Operational Landfill in Branford, Florida, USA

BRANFORD TRASH SITE LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill located at 26801 State Rd 247, Branford, Florida, United States. It serves the Suwannee County region and is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. The facility is situated in a rural area of northern Florida, where waste management infrastructure supports local communities. As a landfill in the United States, this 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 emissions. Landfills in Florida are also subject to state-level environmental oversight by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The environmental context of this landfill includes considerations for leachate management, groundwater protection, and landfill gas collection. Located in a region with a high water table and proximity to the Suwannee River basin, groundwater monitoring and leachate control are critical. The facility's role in the community involves providing essential waste disposal services while managing potential environmental impacts through regulatory compliance.

The landfill is located in Suwannee County, Florida, an area with a high water table and proximity to the Suwannee River basin. This hydrogeological setting necessitates robust leachate management and groundwater monitoring to prevent contamination. Landfill gas generation from decomposing waste requires collection and control systems to mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. The facility's rural location may reduce community proximity concerns, but traffic from waste hauling vehicles remains a consideration.