CSC Disposal and Landfill - Avalon, Texas Landfill | Solid Waste Management

CSC Disposal and Landfill is a municipal solid waste landfill located in Avalon, Ellis County, Texas, United States. Owned and operated by Republic Services, Inc., the facility has been in operation since 1980 and is projected to continue accepting waste until 2070. As a landfill, it serves the waste management needs of the surrounding region, including residential and commercial waste streams. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically Subtitle D of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as Clean Air Act (CAA) regulations for landfill gas management. In Texas, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) oversees permitting and compliance. Landfills of this scale typically include systems for leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and gas extraction to mitigate environmental impacts. CSC Disposal and Landfill plays a significant role in the regional solid waste infrastructure, providing long-term disposal capacity for Ellis County and surrounding areas. The facility's extended operational timeline through 2070 indicates its importance for future waste management planning. Proper management of landfill gas and leachate is critical to minimizing methane emissions and protecting local groundwater resources.

The landfill is situated in Ellis County, Texas, a region with a mix of agricultural and suburban development. Groundwater protection is a key concern, as landfills must manage leachate to prevent contamination of aquifers. Methane generation from decomposing waste requires active gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with EPA regulations. Proximity to communities and transportation routes also necessitates careful traffic and odor management to minimize local impacts.