DELTA JUNCTION LANDFILL EXPANSION CELL 2 - PHASE II: Landfill in Delta Junction, Alaska

DELTA JUNCTION LANDFILL EXPANSION CELL 2 - PHASE II is an operational landfill located at Mile Post 257.2 Richardson Highway in Delta Junction, Alaska, within the Southeast Fairbanks Census Area. This facility is part of the solid waste management infrastructure for the region, handling municipal solid waste under the jurisdiction of U.S. federal and state environmental regulations. As a landfill in Alaska, this facility operates under the U.S. EPA's RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, which govern liner systems, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. The expansion cell indicates ongoing capacity development to meet local waste disposal needs. The NAICS code 562212 corresponds to Solid Waste Landfills, confirming its primary function. The landfill plays a critical role in managing waste for Delta Junction and surrounding communities in interior Alaska. Its location along the Richardson Highway provides accessibility while requiring careful environmental management due to the region's permafrost and sensitive ecosystems. Proper landfill gas collection and leachate control are essential to minimize methane emissions and protect groundwater.

Delta Junction is located in interior Alaska, where permafrost and cold climates pose unique challenges for landfill operations. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination in this sensitive environment. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and flared or utilized to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Proximity to the Richardson Highway and nearby communities requires careful traffic management and odor control.