EDEN MSW LANDFILLL - Solid Waste Landfill in Safford, Arizona

EDEN MSW LANDFILLL is an operational landfill located in Safford, Arizona, within Graham County. The facility manages municipal solid waste and operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. As a landfill in the southwestern United States, it serves a rural community and handles waste from the surrounding area. The facility operates under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill). Landfills of this type typically manage tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of tons per year depending on service area population. The landfill is subject to federal and state regulations governing liner systems, leachate management, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas control. Environmental considerations for this landfill include methane generation from decomposing waste, which is typically managed through gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is critical to protect local groundwater resources, especially given the arid climate of Arizona. The facility's location near Eden Springs requires careful monitoring to prevent water contamination.

The landfill is located in a rural area near Safford, Arizona, in the Gila River Valley. The arid climate reduces leachate generation but increases dust and odor concerns. Groundwater protection is a priority due to the proximity of agricultural areas and the Gila River. Methane emissions from the landfill contribute to local greenhouse gas levels, and gas collection systems are typically required for larger landfills under EPA regulations.