Greene County (Eutaw) Landfill - Operational Landfill in Eutaw, Alabama

Greene County (Eutaw) Landfill is an operational solid waste facility located in Eutaw, Alabama, United States. It serves Greene County and surrounding areas, managing municipal solid waste disposal. As a landfill, it plays a critical role in the region's waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. Alabama's solid waste program enforces state-specific requirements for landfill design, operation, and closure. Typical landfill operations involve waste compaction, daily cover, and leachate management. Environmental considerations for this landfill include methane gas generation from decomposing waste, which is often captured for energy or flared to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate collection systems prevent groundwater contamination. The facility's location in a rural area may reduce community proximity concerns, but traffic from waste hauling remains a factor.

Landfills in Alabama must manage methane emissions through gas collection and control systems, as required by EPA regulations. Leachate management is critical to protect groundwater, especially in areas with high water tables or nearby surface waters. Community proximity and traffic impacts are typical concerns for landfill operations, though rural siting can mitigate some effects.