IRONWOOD NON-MSW LANDFILL - Non-Municipal Solid Waste Landfill in Florence, Arizona

IRONWOOD NON-MSW LANDFILL is an operational landfill located at 12720 E Highway 287 in Florence, Pinal County, Arizona, United States. The facility handles non-municipal solid waste, serving industrial and commercial sectors in the region. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the state's solid waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for non-hazardous solid waste and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. Arizona's solid waste program, administered by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, enforces design, operation, and closure standards. The landfill's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill, subject to groundwater monitoring and gas management requirements. Located in the Sonoran Desert, the landfill's environmental context includes arid conditions that reduce leachate generation but require careful dust control. Proximity to Florence and surrounding communities necessitates traffic management and odor control measures. The facility contributes to regional waste disposal capacity, supporting local economic activities while adhering to environmental safeguards.

The landfill operates in the Sonoran Desert, where low precipitation minimizes leachate production but requires dust suppression measures. Groundwater monitoring is critical due to the shallow aquifer in some areas. Methane generation from waste decomposition is managed through gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Community proximity to Florence and Highway 287 traffic necessitate operational controls to mitigate odor and noise impacts.