DELAWARE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY, PIGEON P Landfill - New Castle, Delaware Solid Waste Management

DELAWARE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY, PIGEON P is a landfill facility located at 1101 Lambsons Lane in New Castle, Delaware, United States. It is operated by the Delaware Solid Waste Authority and serves the solid waste disposal needs of New Castle County and surrounding areas. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the state's waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. Landfills in the United States are subject to strict design, operation, and closure standards to minimize environmental impacts. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is engaged in solid waste landfill operations. Environmental management at this landfill includes systems for leachate collection and treatment, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas capture. These systems help mitigate potential impacts on local water resources and air quality. The facility's location in an industrial area near the Delaware River underscores the importance of proper waste containment and environmental monitoring.

The landfill is situated in New Castle, Delaware, near the Delaware River and within a region with a mix of industrial and residential areas. Key environmental considerations for this facility include leachate management to protect groundwater and surface water, landfill gas collection to reduce methane emissions, and community proximity requiring odor and traffic controls. The site's location in a coastal plain with high water table necessitates robust liner and monitoring systems.