Great Plains Landfill - Pocasset, Oklahoma Solid Waste Management Facility

Great Plains Landfill is a solid waste management facility located in Pocasset, Grady County, Oklahoma, United States. Operated by Republic Services, Inc., one of the largest waste management companies in the country, the landfill has been operational since 1986 and serves the surrounding communities with waste disposal services. As a Subtitle D municipal solid waste landfill under the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Great Plains Landfill is subject to federal regulations governing landfill design, operation, and closure. These include requirements for liner systems, leachate collection and treatment, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management. The facility's long operational history indicates established infrastructure and regulatory compliance. The landfill plays a key role in solid waste management for Grady County and the broader Oklahoma region. Its location in a rural area with proximity to agricultural land and limited population density may reduce certain community impacts, though traffic from waste hauling vehicles and potential groundwater concerns remain relevant environmental considerations.

The landfill's location in rural Oklahoma, with a semi-arid climate and agricultural land use, influences its environmental context. Key concerns include leachate management to protect groundwater resources, as the area relies on aquifers for drinking water. Landfill gas generation, primarily methane, requires collection and control systems to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and odor. Proximity to local roads and farms means traffic and dust management are important for community relations.