DFW Recycling & Disposal Facility - Landfill in Lewisville, Texas, USA

DFW Recycling & Disposal Facility is a landfill located at 1600 A South Railroad Street in Lewisville, Texas, within Denton County. Operated by WM, the facility has been serving the region since 1972 and is projected to continue operations until 2030. As a major solid waste management site in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, it handles significant volumes of municipal solid waste. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. As a landfill, it employs modern practices for waste containment, leachate management, and gas collection to mitigate environmental impacts. The site's long operational history indicates established infrastructure and community integration. DFW Recycling & Disposal Facility plays a key role in managing waste from the rapidly growing Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Its location in Lewisville, near major transportation routes, facilitates efficient waste transport. The facility's eventual closure in 2030 will require planning for post-closure care and alternative waste disposal solutions for the region.

The facility is situated in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, a region with a warm climate and periodic heavy rainfall, which can influence leachate generation and groundwater monitoring needs. Landfill gas management is critical to reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Proximity to residential areas and traffic corridors requires careful odor and noise control measures.