High Acres LF and Recycling Center - Fairport, New York Landfill and Recycling Facility

High Acres LF and Recycling Center is a landfill facility located at 425 Perinton Parkway in Fairport, Monroe County, New York. Owned and operated by WM, the facility has been operational since 1972 and is expected to continue operations until 2054. As a major solid waste management site in the region, it serves the waste disposal needs of the surrounding communities. The facility 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 management. As a landfill, it manages waste through controlled disposal, with systems for leachate collection and gas management to mitigate environmental impacts. The long operational timeline indicates a significant scale of waste acceptance over decades. High Acres LF and Recycling Center plays a key role in the solid waste infrastructure of New York State. Its proximity to the Rochester metropolitan area highlights its importance in managing regional waste streams. The facility's recycling center component also contributes to resource recovery, aligning with broader waste management strategies.

Landfills like High Acres face environmental challenges including methane generation from decomposing waste, which requires gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the facility's location in a region with significant precipitation. Proximity to residential areas in Fairport and Monroe County necessitates careful traffic management and odor control to minimize community impacts.