Overview
Cell 4 Construction Fairbanks North Star Borough Solid Waste is an operational landfill in Fairbanks, Alaska. It serves the local community under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
Cell 4 Construction Fairbanks North Star Borough Solid Waste is an operational landfill located at 455 Sanduri Street in Fairbanks, Alaska. This facility manages solid waste for the Fairbanks North Star Borough and operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills. As a landfill in Alaska, the facility must address unique challenges such as permafrost conditions and remote logistics. The landfill likely employs liner systems and leachate collection to protect groundwater, and may have gas collection infrastructure to manage methane emissions, consistent with EPA landfill gas rules under the Clean Air Act. The facility plays a critical role in waste management for the Fairbanks area, serving a community in a region with extreme seasonal variations. Proper operation is essential to minimize environmental impact, particularly regarding groundwater protection and methane leakage, given the sensitive subarctic ecosystem.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in Fairbanks, Alaska, within a subarctic climate zone. Permafrost and seasonal freeze-thaw cycles pose unique challenges for landfill liner integrity and leachate management. Groundwater proximity is a key concern, as the facility must prevent contamination of local aquifers. Methane generation from decomposing waste requires effective gas collection to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate odor impacts on nearby communities.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 455 Sanduri Street, Fairbanks, Alaska 99701, in the Fairbanks North Star Borough.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, it accepts household and commercial non-hazardous waste generated in the Fairbanks North Star Borough.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills, including requirements for liners, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring.
Landfills in the US are required to collect and control methane gas under EPA Clean Air Act regulations, typically through gas extraction wells and flaring or energy recovery systems.
Landfills in Alaska face challenges from permafrost and cold climates, which can affect liner performance and waste decomposition rates. Proper design and monitoring are critical to protect groundwater and reduce methane emissions.
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