EGLIN AFB B-40 BORROW PIT Landfill - Eglin AFB, Florida Solid Waste Management

EGLIN AFB B-40 BORROW PIT is a landfill facility located at 501 DeLeon St, Eglin AFB, Florida, in Okaloosa County, United States. The facility is currently operational and plays a role in managing solid waste generated within the region. As a landfill operating in the United States, this facility is subject to federal regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, as well as Clean Air Act rules for landfill gas emissions. The facility's NAICS codes indicate involvement in industries such as motor vehicle parts manufacturing, business support services, and solid waste collection, suggesting a diverse operational scope. The landfill's location near Eglin Air Force Base may imply a role in managing waste from military and civilian sources. Proper landfill management, including gas collection and leachate control, is critical to minimizing environmental impacts in the region.

The facility is situated in Florida, a state with high rainfall and shallow groundwater, making leachate management a key environmental concern. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act standards. Proximity to Eglin Air Force Base and surrounding communities requires careful management of traffic, odor, and potential groundwater impacts.