Live Oak Class III Landfill - Solid Waste Management in Live Oak, Florida

Live Oak Class III Landfill is an operational solid waste management facility located at 6897 County Road 795 in Live Oak, Florida, within Suwannee County. As a Class III landfill, it primarily accepts construction and demolition debris, as well as other non-hazardous solid wastes, serving the local community and surrounding areas. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency's RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and complies with Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. In Florida, the Department of Environmental Protection oversees state-specific requirements for landfill design, operation, and closure. The landfill's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is engaged in solid waste landfill operations. Live Oak Class III Landfill plays a key role in managing non-hazardous solid waste in Suwannee County. Its location in a rural area of north Florida means it serves a dispersed population, with typical environmental considerations including landfill gas management, leachate control, and groundwater monitoring to protect local water resources.

The landfill is situated in Suwannee County, Florida, an area characterized by karst topography and proximity to the Suwannee River. This geology necessitates careful leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. Landfill gas collection systems are typically employed to mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Community proximity and truck traffic are also managed to minimize local impacts.