Overview
DEKALB COUNTY (FYFFE) SANITARY LANDFILL is an operational landfill in Hammondville, Alabama, serving DeKalb County. It manages municipal solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
DEKALB COUNTY (FYFFE) SANITARY LANDFILL is an operational landfill located in Hammondville, DeKalb County, Alabama, United States. It serves as a solid waste management facility for the county, accepting municipal solid waste for disposal. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. The landfill is situated in a rural area of northeastern Alabama, near the border with Georgia. As a sanitary landfill, it employs modern engineering practices such as liner systems, leachate collection, and gas management to minimize environmental impact. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is specifically engaged in solid waste landfill operations. Typical operations include waste compaction, daily cover, and monitoring of groundwater and gas emissions. The facility plays a key role in managing the solid waste generated by DeKalb County and surrounding communities. Its location in a relatively rural setting helps reduce community proximity concerns, though traffic from waste hauling vehicles is a consideration. Proper leachate management and methane gas collection are critical for protecting local groundwater and air quality.
Environmental context
The landfill is located in a region with karst topography, which can increase groundwater vulnerability to leachate contamination. Effective leachate collection and treatment systems are essential to protect local water resources. Methane gas generated from waste decomposition must be captured or flared to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act regulations. The facility's proximity to residential areas in Hammondville requires careful management of odors, traffic, and litter.
Frequently asked questions
The landfill is located in Hammondville, DeKalb County, Alabama, United States, near the Georgia border.
It accepts municipal solid waste from DeKalb County and surrounding areas, as a sanitary landfill.
The facility is owned and operated by DeKalb County, as a public solid waste management facility.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions.
It uses engineered liners, leachate collection systems, and gas management to protect groundwater and air quality, in compliance with federal and state regulations.
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