LES-BREVARD ENERGY Landfill - Cocoa, Florida Solid Waste Management

LES-BREVARD ENERGY is a landfill facility located at 2250 Adamson Rd, Cocoa, Florida, United States. It operates within the solid waste management sector, serving the Brevard County region. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the local waste disposal infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. Landfills in this region typically handle substantial volumes of waste from residential and commercial sources. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. Landfills like LES-BREVARD ENERGY are significant for managing waste in growing communities. They require careful environmental management, including landfill gas collection systems to reduce methane emissions and leachate management to protect groundwater. The facility's location in Florida, with its high water table and proximity to sensitive ecosystems, underscores the importance of robust environmental controls.

In Florida, landfills must address challenges such as high groundwater levels and heavy rainfall, which increase leachate generation and the risk of groundwater contamination. Methane emissions from decomposing waste are a key concern, and facilities typically implement gas collection systems to mitigate climate impacts. Proximity to residential areas and traffic from waste hauling also require careful planning to minimize community disruption.