Coffee Landfill - Solid Waste Management Facility in Elba, Alabama

Coffee Landfill is an operational solid waste landfill located at 7733 AL-125 in Elba, Coffee County, Alabama, United States. As a landfill facility, it plays a key role in managing municipal solid waste for the surrounding area, operating under the jurisdiction of Alabama's solid waste regulations and the U.S. EPA's RCRA Subtitle D standards. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act (CAA) landfill gas rules. Landfills of this type typically manage waste through controlled disposal, with systems for leachate collection and landfill gas management to mitigate environmental impacts. The facility's NAICS codes (562212 and 811191) indicate its primary focus on solid waste landfill operations and automotive repair, respectively. Coffee Landfill's location in rural Alabama places it in a region with a mix of agricultural and residential land uses. Proper management of landfill gas and leachate is critical to minimize methane emissions and protect local groundwater. The facility contributes to the area's waste management infrastructure, supporting community sanitation and environmental health.

Landfills like Coffee Landfill must manage landfill gas, primarily methane, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act regulations. Leachate management is also crucial to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the facility's location in a rural area with potential proximity to aquifers. Community proximity and truck traffic are additional considerations for local environmental impact.