GOODYEAR SUMP #4 CSWLF Landfill - Buckeye, Arizona Solid Waste Management

GOODYEAR SUMP #4 CSWLF is a landfill facility located in Buckeye, Arizona, United States. The facility is operational and handles solid waste management for the region, situated in Maricopa County. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the local waste disposal infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas. Landfills in Arizona are subject to state and federal requirements for liners, leachate management, and gas collection to mitigate environmental impacts. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill. The landfill's location in a semi-arid climate influences leachate generation and gas management practices. Its proximity to Buckeye and surrounding communities requires careful monitoring of traffic, odor, and groundwater. The facility contributes to the region's waste management capacity, supporting population growth in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

Landfills in arid regions like Arizona face unique challenges, including lower leachate production but higher dust and odor concerns. Groundwater protection is critical due to the shallow aquifers in some areas. Landfill gas collection systems are essential to reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Community proximity requires management of traffic, litter, and potential health impacts.