Overview
FIRST STREET CRLF is an operational landfill in Tempe, Arizona, United States. It serves the Maricopa County area under solid waste management regulations.
FIRST STREET CRLF is an operational landfill located in Tempe, Arizona, within Maricopa County. As a solid waste management facility, it handles municipal solid waste disposal for the surrounding community. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which corresponds to solid waste landfill operations. 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. In Arizona, state-level regulations further govern landfill design, operation, and closure. Typical landfill operations include waste compaction, daily cover, leachate management, and gas collection systems to mitigate environmental impacts. As a landfill in the Phoenix metropolitan area, FIRST STREET CRLF plays a role in managing waste from a densely populated urban region. Proper landfill gas collection and leachate control are critical to reducing methane emissions and protecting groundwater. The facility's location in an arid climate influences operational practices, such as dust control and water management.
Environmental context
Landfills in arid regions like Arizona face unique environmental challenges, including dust generation and limited water resources for leachate management. Methane emissions from decomposing waste are a key concern, requiring gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas output. Proximity to urban areas like Tempe also necessitates careful traffic management and odor control to minimize community impact.
Frequently asked questions
FIRST STREET CRLF is located at the northeast corner of First Street and Cla in Tempe, Arizona, United States, within Maricopa County.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, FIRST STREET CRLF accepts household and commercial non-hazardous solid waste, subject to local and federal regulations.
FIRST STREET CRLF is currently operational, actively managing solid waste for the Tempe area.
Landfills in the United States are regulated under the EPA's RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and the Clean Air Act for landfill gas emissions. State and local regulations also apply.
Landfills like FIRST STREET CRLF typically implement gas collection systems to capture methane, liners and leachate collection to protect groundwater, and daily cover to control odors and pests.
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