BREVARD CO BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Landfill - Cocoa, Florida Solid Waste Management

The BREVARD CO BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS landfill is located at 2250 Adamson Road in Cocoa, Florida, within Brevard County. This operational landfill serves as a key component of the region's solid waste management infrastructure, processing waste from local communities and businesses. 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 requirements for landfill gas management. The facility's NAICS codes (221118, 562111, 562212, 562219) indicate involvement in waste collection, treatment, and disposal services. Typical landfill operations include waste compaction, daily cover, leachate management, and landfill gas collection systems to mitigate environmental impacts. The landfill plays a critical role in Brevard County's waste management strategy, providing disposal capacity for the region. Proper management of landfill gas and leachate is essential to minimize methane emissions and protect groundwater resources. The facility's location in Florida, with its high water table and proximity to coastal areas, underscores the importance of robust environmental controls.

Landfills in Florida face unique environmental challenges due to the state's high water table and porous limestone geology, which can increase the risk of groundwater contamination from leachate. Effective leachate collection and treatment systems are critical to protect local water resources. Additionally, landfill gas management is important to reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. The facility's proximity to residential areas in Cocoa also requires careful management of odor, traffic, and litter to minimize community impacts.