Overview
Indiana Ave Yard Trash Landfill is an operational solid waste facility in New Port Richey, Florida, serving Pasco County. It handles yard trash disposal under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
Indiana Ave Yard Trash Landfill is an operational solid waste facility located at Indiana Ave & Crossbow Lane in New Port Richey, Florida. It serves the Pasco County area and is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfill operations. The facility is part of the broader municipal solid waste management infrastructure in the state. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, including requirements for liner systems, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. As a yard trash landfill, it primarily accepts vegetative waste, which may be subject to less stringent regulations than mixed municipal solid waste. Florida's solid waste regulations also apply, including state-level permitting and inspection requirements. The facility plays a role in managing organic waste from the surrounding community, reducing the volume of material sent to more complex disposal sites. Proper operation of yard trash landfills can help minimize methane emissions through aerobic decomposition, though gas collection systems are typically not required for this waste type. The landfill's location in a residential area necessitates careful traffic management and odor control.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in a residential area of New Port Richey, Florida, where proximity to homes raises concerns about odor, traffic, and potential groundwater impacts. Florida's high water table and sandy soils increase the risk of leachate migration if liners are not properly maintained. As a yard trash landfill, methane generation is lower than for mixed waste, but proper management of decomposition is still important to minimize greenhouse gas emissions.
Frequently asked questions
Indiana Ave Yard Trash Landfill is located at Indiana Ave & Crossbow Lane in New Port Richey, Florida, in Pasco County.
The landfill is a yard trash landfill, meaning it primarily accepts vegetative waste such as grass clippings, leaves, branches, and other organic yard debris.
Yard trash landfills in Florida are regulated under the state's solid waste rules, which incorporate federal RCRA Subtitle D standards. These include requirements for liners, groundwater monitoring, and closure plans, though yard trash landfills may have less stringent requirements than mixed waste landfills.
A yard trash landfill accepts only vegetative waste, which decomposes aerobically and produces less methane than mixed municipal solid waste. They typically do not require gas collection systems and may have simpler liner requirements.
The NAICS code for solid waste landfills is 562212, which covers landfills that accept municipal solid waste, including yard trash landfills.
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