Immokalee Landfill (#2) - Solid Waste Management Facility in Immokalee, Florida

Immokalee Landfill (#2) is an operational solid waste landfill located on Stockade Road near CR846 in Immokalee, Florida, within Collier County. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill) and serves the local community's waste disposal needs. As a landfill in the United States, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. Landfills of this type typically manage waste through controlled disposal, with systems for leachate collection and gas monitoring to mitigate environmental impacts. The facility plays a key role in Collier County's solid waste management infrastructure, providing disposal capacity for residential and commercial waste. Its location in southwestern Florida, a region with high groundwater tables and sensitive ecosystems, underscores the importance of proper landfill operations to protect local water resources and air quality.

Landfills in Florida face unique environmental challenges due to the state's high water table and porous limestone geology, which can increase the risk of groundwater contamination from leachate. Proper leachate management and monitoring are critical to protect the underlying aquifer. Additionally, landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and controlled to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts on nearby communities. The facility's proximity to Immokalee, a rural community, also requires careful management of traffic and dust.