Choctaw County Regional Landfill - Toxey, Alabama Solid Waste Management Facility

Choctaw County Regional Landfill is an operational landfill located at 239 Fire Tower Road in Toxey, Choctaw County, Alabama, United States. It serves the regional solid waste management needs of the surrounding area, accepting municipal solid waste for disposal. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency's RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and complies with Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. As a landfill in the southeastern United States, the facility is subject to state-level regulations from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). Typical operations include waste compaction, daily cover, and leachate management. The landfill likely employs gas collection and control systems to mitigate methane emissions, a standard requirement for larger landfills under EPA's New Source Performance Standards. The facility plays a key role in local waste management infrastructure, providing disposal capacity for Choctaw County and potentially surrounding areas. Its location in a rural setting with proximity to groundwater sources necessitates careful leachate management to protect local water resources. The landfill's operational status indicates ongoing service to the community, with environmental monitoring and reporting as required by permit conditions.

The landfill is situated in a rural area of Choctaw County, Alabama, where groundwater protection is a primary environmental concern. Leachate management is critical to prevent contamination of local aquifers, and the facility must comply with groundwater monitoring requirements under RCRA Subtitle D. Methane generation from decomposing waste poses both a greenhouse gas risk and a potential energy recovery opportunity, with gas collection systems typically required for larger landfills. The site's proximity to residential areas may also involve traffic and odor management considerations.