Overview
Johnston Foundry Sand Landfill in Phenix City, Alabama, is an operational landfill managing solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
Johnston Foundry Sand Landfill is an operational landfill located at 707 8th Street in Phenix City, Russell County, Alabama, United States. It serves the local area by providing solid waste disposal capacity, primarily for non-hazardous municipal and industrial waste streams. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency's RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act's landfill gas rules. As a landfill in Alabama, it is subject to state-level solid waste management regulations that align with federal standards for liner systems, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. Environmental considerations for this site include landfill gas generation and methane leakage, leachate management to protect groundwater quality, and community proximity impacts such as traffic and odor. The facility's location in Phenix City places it near the Chattahoochee River, emphasizing the importance of proper leachate control to safeguard local water resources.
Environmental context
The Johnston Foundry Sand Landfill is situated in Phenix City, Alabama, near the Chattahoochee River, which underscores the need for robust leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and controlled to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act regulations. Community proximity requires careful management of traffic, odor, and noise to minimize local impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Johnston Foundry Sand Landfill is located at 707 8th Street in Phenix City, Russell County, Alabama, United States.
As a landfill, Johnston Foundry Sand Landfill accepts non-hazardous solid waste, including municipal solid waste and industrial waste such as foundry sand, subject to its permit conditions.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules, along with Alabama state solid waste regulations.
The facility is required to implement leachate collection and treatment systems, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas collection to mitigate methane emissions and protect local water resources.
NAICS code 562212 corresponds to Solid Waste Landfill, which classifies this facility as a landfill primarily engaged in the disposal of solid waste by landfilling.
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