ELOY MSW LANDFILL - Solid Waste Landfill in Eloy, Arizona, United States

ELOY MSW LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill located in Eloy, Pinal County, Arizona, United States. The facility manages municipal solid waste and is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill). It serves the local community and surrounding areas in central Arizona. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, and Clean Air Act (CAA) regulations for landfill gas emissions. As a landfill in Arizona, it must comply with state-level solid waste management rules and air quality standards. Typical landfill operations include waste compaction, daily cover, leachate management, and gas collection systems to mitigate methane emissions. The facility plays a key role in solid waste management for the Eloy region, providing essential disposal services for residential and commercial waste. Its location near Interstate 10 facilitates waste transport from surrounding communities. Proper landfill management is critical for environmental protection, including groundwater monitoring and gas control to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Landfills like ELOY MSW LANDFILL pose potential environmental risks including methane leakage from decomposing waste, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the arid climate of Arizona where water resources are scarce. Proximity to transportation routes and communities requires careful traffic management and odor control. Regulatory compliance under EPA RCRA Subtitle D and CAA landfill gas rules helps mitigate these risks.