Clarke County Sanitary Landfill - Grove Hill, Alabama Landfill Facility

Clarke County Sanitary Landfill is a landfill facility located in Grove Hill, Clarke County, Alabama, United States. It is currently operational and serves as a key solid waste management site for the region. As a landfill, it handles municipal solid waste disposal, contributing to the area's waste infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, which governs design, operation, and closure standards. It also complies with Clean Air Act landfill gas rules, which require gas collection and control systems for larger landfills. The landfill's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. Environmental considerations for this landfill include landfill gas management to reduce methane emissions, leachate control to protect groundwater, and community proximity. Located in rural Alabama, the landfill's impact on local water resources and air quality is managed through state and federal regulations. Its role in the community involves safe waste disposal and potential for future energy recovery from landfill gas.

The Clarke County Sanitary Landfill is situated in a rural area of Alabama, where groundwater protection is a key environmental concern. Leachate management is critical to prevent contamination of local aquifers. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and flared or utilized to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The facility's proximity to residential areas requires careful traffic management and odor control to minimize community impact.