Lee-Hendry Regional Solid Waste Disposal Facility - Landfill in Felda, Florida

The Lee-Hendry Regional Solid Waste Disposal Facility is a landfill located at 5500 Church Road in Felda, Hendry County, Florida. As a regional disposal site, it manages solid waste from Lee and Hendry counties, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. The facility operates as a landfill, a common solid waste management method in Florida due to the state's geography and population distribution. Landfills in this region typically employ liner systems, leachate collection, and gas management to mitigate environmental impacts. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is focused on solid waste landfill operations, which involve receiving, processing, and disposing of municipal solid waste. This facility plays a crucial role in the regional waste management infrastructure, serving a growing population in southwest Florida. Its location in a rural area of Hendry County helps manage waste from nearby urban centers while balancing environmental considerations such as groundwater protection and methane management. The facility contributes to the circular economy by enabling proper waste disposal and potential energy recovery from landfill gas.

The facility is situated in a region with a high water table and proximity to the Everglades ecosystem, making leachate management and groundwater protection critical. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act regulations. The rural setting may reduce community proximity concerns, but traffic from waste hauling vehicles remains a consideration.