Brown Station Road Sanitary Landfill - Upper Marlboro, Maryland Municipal Solid Waste Landfill

Brown Station Road Sanitary Landfill is a municipal solid waste landfill located at 3500 Brown Station Road in Upper Marlboro, Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. Owned and operated by Prince George's County, the facility has been operational since 1968 and is currently open for waste disposal. It is a key component of the county's solid waste management infrastructure. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act (CAA) for landfill gas emissions. As a Subtitle D facility, it must comply with requirements for liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management. The facility's long operational history suggests it has evolved to meet modern environmental standards. As a major waste disposal site in Prince George's County, the landfill plays a critical role in managing the region's solid waste. Its proximity to the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area means it serves a densely populated region. The facility's environmental significance includes managing landfill gas, which can be captured for energy, and controlling leachate to protect local groundwater resources.

The landfill is situated in Prince George's County, Maryland, a region with a humid subtropical climate and significant groundwater resources. Effective leachate management is critical to prevent contamination of the underlying aquifer. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and either flared or used for energy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The facility's proximity to residential areas and major transportation routes also requires careful management of traffic, odor, and litter.