ELBA LANDFILL - Solid Waste Landfill in Elba, Alabama, United States

ELBA LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill located at 182 Buford Street in Elba, Coffee County, Alabama, United States. As a landfill facility, it plays a key role in managing municipal solid waste for the region, accepting waste from surrounding areas. The facility operates under the jurisdiction of Alabama's environmental regulations and federal standards. The landfill operates under the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, which govern design, operation, and closure. It also must comply with Clean Air Act landfill gas rules, requiring gas collection and control systems to reduce methane emissions. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill, typically handling household and commercial waste. ELBA LANDFILL provides essential waste disposal services to the community of Elba and Coffee County. Proper management of landfill gas and leachate is critical to minimize environmental impacts. The facility's location in a rural area of Alabama influences its operational context, with typical challenges including groundwater monitoring and community proximity considerations.

Landfills like ELBA LANDFILL must manage landfill gas, primarily methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Gas collection systems are required to mitigate emissions. Leachate management is also critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the facility's location in Alabama's coastal plain, where shallow aquifers may be vulnerable. Proximity to the community of Elba necessitates careful traffic management and odor control to minimize local impacts.