CITY OF ELOY Landfill - Eloy, Arizona Solid Waste Management Facility

CITY OF ELOY is a landfill facility located at 119 W Frontier St, Eloy, Arizona, in Pinal County. It operates as a solid waste management site for the local community, handling municipal solid waste within the regulatory framework of the United States. As a landfill, this facility is subject to US EPA RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills, which govern design, operation, and closure. It must also comply with Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas collection and control, particularly if it generates significant methane emissions. The facility's NAICS codes (562212, 811111, 811118, 811191, 811198) indicate it may engage in related activities such as waste treatment and disposal, as well as repair and maintenance services. The landfill plays a key role in waste management for Eloy and surrounding areas in Pinal County. Its environmental significance includes managing leachate to protect groundwater, controlling landfill gas to reduce methane emissions, and minimizing community impacts through proper siting and operational practices.

Landfills in arid regions like Arizona face unique challenges, including limited water resources for leachate management and potential for dust generation. The facility must implement groundwater monitoring and leachate collection systems to prevent contamination. Landfill gas, primarily methane, requires collection and flaring or energy recovery to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Proximity to residential areas in Eloy necessitates careful traffic management and odor control.