Kerrville Landfill - Municipal Solid Waste Landfill in Kerrville, Texas

Kerrville Landfill is a municipal solid waste landfill located at 3315 Loop 534 in Kerrville, Texas, United States. Operational since 1984, the facility is owned by the City of Kerrville and operated by Republic Services, Inc. It is classified as a landfill within the solid waste management sector, serving the Kerr County area. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas management. As a landfill in Texas, it is subject to state-level environmental permits and monitoring requirements. The facility's planned closure year is 2040, indicating a long-term operational horizon. Kerrville Landfill plays a key role in managing solid waste for the Kerrville region. Its location in the Texas Hill Country requires careful leachate management and groundwater monitoring to protect local water resources. The landfill's gas collection system helps mitigate methane emissions, contributing to local environmental compliance.

The Kerrville Landfill is situated in the Texas Hill Country, an area characterized by karst topography and sensitive groundwater resources. Effective leachate management is critical to prevent contamination of the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone. The landfill's proximity to residential areas necessitates careful traffic management and odor control. Methane capture and flaring or energy recovery help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with EPA landfill gas regulations.