Greenridge Reclamation Landfill - Scottdale, Pennsylvania Landfill | Solid Waste Management

Greenridge Reclamation Landfill is a municipal solid waste landfill located in Scottdale, Pennsylvania, United States. Operated by Republic Services, Inc., the facility has been in operation since 1991 and is scheduled to close in 2025. As a landfill in the Solid Waste Management sector, it serves the waste disposal needs of the surrounding region in Westmoreland County. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. As a landfill, it manages waste through controlled disposal, with systems for leachate collection and gas management to mitigate environmental impacts. The facility's scale is typical for a regional landfill in Pennsylvania, handling significant tonnages of waste annually. Environmental considerations for Greenridge Reclamation Landfill include landfill gas generation and methane leakage, leachate management to protect groundwater, and community proximity. The landfill's location in a rural area near Scottdale requires careful monitoring of these factors. Republic Services, as a major waste management company, implements standard environmental controls to comply with state and federal regulations.

The landfill is situated in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, an area with a mix of rural and suburban communities. Key environmental concerns for this facility include methane emissions from decomposing waste, which contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, and leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. The proximity to local communities necessitates traffic management and odor control measures. Regulatory oversight by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and US EPA ensures compliance with landfill gas collection and leachate treatment standards.