Four Jays Recycling, Inc. Landfill - New Smyrna Beach, Florida Solid Waste Management

Four Jays Recycling, Inc. is a landfill facility located at 425 SR 415 in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, within Volusia County. The plant is currently operational and plays a role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure, serving local communities and businesses. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. As a landfill in Florida, it must comply with state-level regulations from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, which govern leachate management, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas control. The facility's NAICS codes (562212 and 562219) indicate it engages in solid waste landfill operations and other nonhazardous waste treatment and disposal. Landfills like Four Jays Recycling are significant for managing waste in growing coastal communities. Proper operation is essential to minimize environmental impacts such as methane emissions and groundwater contamination. The facility's location in a coastal area underscores the importance of robust leachate management to protect local water resources.

Landfills in coastal Florida face unique environmental challenges due to high water tables and proximity to sensitive ecosystems. Effective leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, while landfill gas collection systems help reduce methane emissions. The facility's location near New Smyrna Beach requires careful monitoring to protect local waterways and the Indian River Lagoon system.