Overview
LITTLEFIELD MSW LANDFILL is an operational municipal solid waste landfill in Littlefield, Arizona, United States. It serves the Mohave County area with waste disposal services.
LITTLEFIELD MSW LANDFILL is an operational municipal solid waste landfill located in Littlefield, Arizona, United States. Situated in Mohave County, this facility manages solid waste disposal for the local community and surrounding region. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the area's waste management 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 regulations for landfill gas. Landfills in Arizona must comply with state and federal standards for liner systems, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. The NAICS code 562212 indicates this is a solid waste landfill facility. Environmental considerations for this landfill include landfill gas generation and methane emissions, leachate management to protect groundwater, and proximity to the community. Proper operation and monitoring are essential to minimize environmental impact and ensure compliance with regulations. The facility contributes to waste management in the region.
Environmental context
Landfills like LITTLEFIELD MSW LANDFILL generate methane through anaerobic decomposition of organic waste. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, and landfill gas collection systems are critical to reduce emissions. Leachate, a liquid that percolates through waste, must be managed to prevent groundwater contamination. Proximity to the community and traffic from waste delivery are additional environmental and social considerations. Regulatory oversight under RCRA Subtitle D and state programs aims to mitigate these risks.
Frequently asked questions
LITTLEFIELD MSW LANDFILL is located in Littlefield, Arizona, United States, approximately 1.5 miles north of I-15 on US 91.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, LITTLEFIELD MSW LANDFILL accepts household waste, commercial waste, and non-hazardous industrial waste from the local area.
The landfill operates under US EPA regulations including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. State of Arizona regulations also apply.
Landfills manage environmental risks through liner systems, leachate collection and treatment, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas collection systems to reduce methane emissions.
LITTLEFIELD MSW LANDFILL is currently operational, providing ongoing waste disposal services to the community.
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