DRAGOON CSWLF Landfill - Dragoon, Arizona Solid Waste Management Facility

DRAGOON CSWLF is an operational landfill located in Dragoon, Arizona, United States. Situated 3 miles east of I-10 on Dragoon Road, this facility manages solid waste for the surrounding region in Cochise County. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the local waste management infrastructure. Operating under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills, the facility is subject to US EPA regulations including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. Landfills in Arizona typically employ modern liner and leachate collection systems to protect groundwater, and gas collection systems to manage methane emissions. The facility's location in a rural area near Dragoon reduces community proximity concerns, though landfill gas management and groundwater protection remain important operational priorities. Its service to Cochise County supports regional waste disposal needs.

Landfills in Arizona face unique environmental considerations due to the arid climate, which reduces leachate generation but increases dust and odor management challenges. Groundwater protection is critical in this region, as aquifers are vital for local water supply. Methane leakage from landfill gas collection systems is a key environmental factor, and facilities must comply with EPA's landfill gas rules to minimize greenhouse gas emissions.