Citrus County Solid Waste Mgnt. Dept. Landfill - Lecanto, Florida Solid Waste Management

Citrus County Solid Waste Mgnt. Dept. is a landfill facility located at 230 W. Gulf to Lake Highway in Lecanto, Florida. It serves Citrus County, managing solid waste disposal for the local community. As a publicly operated landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure. The 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. Florida's solid waste regulations also apply, ensuring proper liner systems, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring. The landfill likely handles a moderate tonnage per year, typical for a county-level operation. Environmental considerations include landfill gas generation and methane emissions, which are managed through gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas impact. Leachate management is critical to protect local groundwater resources. The facility's proximity to residential areas in Lecanto requires careful traffic and odor management to minimize community impact.

The landfill is situated in Citrus County, Florida, an area with a high water table and sensitive groundwater resources. Proper leachate management is essential to prevent contamination of the Floridan Aquifer, a primary drinking water source. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and flared or utilized to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The facility's location near residential areas necessitates effective odor control and traffic management to minimize community disruption.