DSWA Central Solid Waste Management Center (Sandtown) - Felton, Delaware Landfill

The DSWA Central Solid Waste Management Center (Sandtown) is a landfill facility located at 1107 Willow Grove Rd, Felton, Delaware, in Kent County. Operated by the Delaware Solid Waste Authority (DSWA), it is a key component of the state's solid waste infrastructure, handling municipal solid waste for the central Delaware region. As a landfill, this facility operates under the U.S. EPA's RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, which govern design, operation, and closure. It also complies with Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management, including gas collection and control systems to reduce methane emissions. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is specifically focused on solid waste landfill operations. The DSWA Central Solid Waste Management Center plays a vital role in managing waste from surrounding communities, with environmental safeguards such as leachate collection and groundwater monitoring to protect local water resources. Its location in a rural area of Kent County helps manage community proximity and traffic impacts, while contributing to Delaware's overall waste management strategy.

The facility is situated in Kent County, Delaware, an area with a mix of agricultural and residential land uses. Landfills in this region must manage leachate to prevent groundwater contamination, given the proximity to the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Methane capture systems are critical for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and the facility's compliance with EPA landfill gas rules helps mitigate local air quality impacts. Community proximity and truck traffic are managed through site design and operational controls.