Governor Bacon Health Center Superfund Site Landfill, Delaware City, Delaware

Governor Bacon Health Center Superfund Site is a landfill located at Route 9 and Reedy Point Bridge in Delaware City, Delaware, United States. It is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills and is currently operational. The facility serves the local community in New Castle County, managing solid waste disposal within the state's regulatory framework. As a landfill in the United States, this facility operates under the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. Compliance with Clean Air Act (CAA) landfill gas rules is also required, including gas collection and control systems for larger sites. Delaware's solid waste regulations align with federal standards, focusing on liner systems, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. The environmental significance of this landfill lies in its role as a Superfund site, indicating historical contamination that requires ongoing remediation and monitoring. The facility's proximity to the Delaware River and Reedy Point Bridge raises considerations for leachate management and groundwater protection. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling are additional factors in its operational context.

The landfill's location near the Delaware River and Reedy Point Bridge necessitates robust leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. Methane generation from decomposing waste requires gas collection systems to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Community proximity in Delaware City and traffic from waste transport are ongoing operational considerations.