Overview
The Grand Canyon North Rim Landfill is an operational landfill in Grand Canyon, Arizona, serving the North Rim area of the national park. It handles solid waste disposal under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
The Grand Canyon North Rim Landfill is an operational solid waste facility located approximately 1.2 miles west of AZ 67 on Windfores Road in Grand Canyon, Arizona. Situated within Coconino County, this landfill serves the remote North Rim region of Grand Canyon National Park, managing municipal solid waste generated by park visitors and operations. As a landfill operating in the United States, this facility is subject to federal regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. Additionally, Clean Air Act (CAA) rules apply to landfill gas management, requiring gas collection and control systems for larger landfills. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. The landfill plays a critical role in supporting the infrastructure of one of the most iconic national parks in the United States. Its remote location presents unique operational challenges, including transportation logistics and environmental management in a sensitive high-desert ecosystem. Proper waste containment and leachate control are essential to protect the surrounding Colorado Plateau environment.
Environmental context
The Grand Canyon North Rim Landfill operates in a high-elevation, semi-arid environment on the Colorado Plateau. The region's shallow soils and karst geology increase the risk of groundwater contamination from leachate, making liner integrity and leachate collection critical. Landfill gas management is also important to mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. The facility's proximity to Grand Canyon National Park requires stringent environmental controls to protect the park's natural resources and visitor experience.
Frequently asked questions
The Grand Canyon North Rim Landfill is located approximately 1.2 miles west of AZ 67 on Windfores Road in Grand Canyon, Arizona, within Coconino County.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, it accepts non-hazardous solid waste from residential, commercial, and institutional sources, primarily from the Grand Canyon National Park North Rim operations.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills, which cover liner systems, leachate management, groundwater monitoring, and closure requirements. Clean Air Act regulations may also apply for landfill gas control.
Environmental management includes leachate collection and treatment, groundwater monitoring wells, and potentially landfill gas collection systems to control methane emissions. The remote location requires careful transportation and waste handling to minimize impacts on the surrounding ecosystem.
The landfill is currently operational, serving the solid waste disposal needs of the Grand Canyon North Rim area.
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