Chilton County Landfill - Thorsby, Alabama Solid Waste Management Facility

Chilton County Landfill is an operational solid waste management facility located at 300 Industrial Drive in Thorsby, Alabama, United States. It serves Chilton County and surrounding areas, operating as a landfill under the NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfill disposal. The facility is situated in a rural region of central Alabama, with coordinates 32.927353 N, 86.734270 W. As a landfill in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. Compliance with the Clean Air Act's landfill gas rules is also required, including gas collection and control systems for larger landfills. The facility's scale is typical for a county-level landfill, managing waste from local communities. Environmental management at Chilton County Landfill involves leachate collection and treatment to protect groundwater, as well as landfill gas monitoring to mitigate methane emissions. The facility's location in a rural area with proximity to residential communities necessitates careful traffic and odor management. Its role is critical for local waste disposal and recycling diversion efforts.

The landfill is located in a rural area of Alabama, where groundwater protection is a key concern due to the potential for leachate migration. Methane generation from decomposing waste requires gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Proximity to residential areas in Thorsby necessitates management of traffic, odor, and litter to minimize community impact.