Overview
JASPER LUMBER CO/SO WOOD CHIPS - GREEN TREE SHAVINGS is an operational landfill in Jasper, Alabama, United States. It processes wood chips and shavings, serving the local solid waste management needs.
JASPER LUMBER CO/SO WOOD CHIPS - GREEN TREE SHAVINGS is a landfill facility located at 2700 HWY 78 W in Jasper, Walker County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and specializes in the disposal of wood chips and green tree shavings, likely serving the lumber and wood products industry in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, though its focus on wood waste may involve additional state-level regulations in Alabama. The NAICS codes associated with the facility (321113, 333210, 562212) indicate activities in sawmills, sawmill and woodworking machinery manufacturing, and solid waste landfills, respectively. As a landfill dedicated to wood waste, the facility plays a role in managing industrial byproducts from the lumber sector. Proper management of wood waste helps reduce methane emissions compared to landfilling organic waste, though landfill gas collection may still be relevant. The facility's location in Jasper supports the local economy and waste management infrastructure in Walker County.
Environmental context
The landfill's focus on wood chips and shavings reduces the potential for methane generation compared to mixed municipal waste, as wood decomposes slowly under anaerobic conditions. However, leachate management remains important to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the facility's location in Alabama's humid subtropical climate. Proximity to residential areas and transportation routes may necessitate traffic management and odor control measures.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 2700 HWY 78 W, Jasper, Alabama 35502, United States, in Walker County.
This landfill accepts wood chips and green tree shavings, primarily from lumber and wood processing activities.
Yes, the facility is listed as operational.
Wood waste landfills are regulated under the EPA's RCRA Subtitle D for non-hazardous solid waste, with additional state-level requirements in Alabama for leachate management and groundwater monitoring.
Wood waste decomposes slowly and produces less methane than organic waste, but proper leachate and gas management are still necessary to prevent groundwater and air pollution.
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