Glades Landfill - Operational Solid Waste Landfill in Moore Haven, Florida

Glades Landfill is an operational solid waste management facility located at 1940 E SR 78 NW in Moore Haven, Glades County, Florida, United States. As a landfill, it serves the local community by providing disposal capacity for municipal solid waste, operating under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The facility operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills, which govern liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and closure requirements. Additionally, it must comply with Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas control, including gas collection and control systems for larger landfills. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. Glades Landfill plays a key role in waste management for the Moore Haven area and surrounding communities. Its location in a rural region of Florida means that environmental considerations such as groundwater protection and methane management are critical. The facility contributes to the state's waste infrastructure, supporting public health and environmental quality through regulated disposal practices.

The landfill's location in Glades County, Florida, places it in a region with a high water table and proximity to the Everglades ecosystem. Effective leachate management and groundwater monitoring are essential to prevent contamination of local aquifers. Methane generation from decomposing waste requires proper gas collection systems to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts on nearby communities. Traffic from waste hauling vehicles also affects local roads and air quality.