Harold J. "Babe" Landry LF - Landfill in Berwick, Louisiana, USA

Harold J. "Babe" Landry LF is a municipal solid waste landfill located in Berwick, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States. Owned and operated by the St. Mary Parish Police Jury, the facility has been operational since 1988 and is projected to remain open until 2047, serving the region's waste disposal needs. As a Subtitle D landfill under the U.S. EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the facility must comply with federal regulations for liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management. Louisiana's Department of Environmental Quality oversees state-level permitting and compliance. The landfill's long operational lifespan suggests it is a significant regional disposal site. The facility plays a critical role in managing solid waste for St. Mary Parish and surrounding areas. Its location in coastal Louisiana requires careful management of leachate and groundwater due to the region's high water table and proximity to the Gulf of Mexico. Landfill gas collection systems are likely in place to mitigate methane emissions and may be used for energy recovery.

Located in coastal Louisiana, the landfill faces environmental challenges including a high water table and proximity to the Gulf, necessitating robust leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. Methane generation from decomposing waste requires effective gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Community proximity and truck traffic are additional considerations for this facility.