Marco Island Recycling Drop-Off Center - Landfill in Marco Island, Florida

The Marco Island Recycling Drop-Off Center is a landfill facility located at 990 Chalmer Dr, Marco Island, Florida, in the United States. It operates under the NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. The facility is currently operational and serves the local community of Marco Island and surrounding areas in Collier County. As a landfill, the facility is subject to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's regulations under RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. The facility likely handles municipal solid waste and recyclables, with typical operations including waste compaction, cover placement, and leachate management. It serves a small island community, suggesting a moderate or small tonnage per year. The facility plays a key role in managing waste for Marco Island, a barrier island community in the Gulf of Mexico. Its location near coastal waters and residential areas requires careful management of leachate and landfill gas to protect local groundwater and air quality. The recycling drop-off center component supports waste diversion and sustainability efforts in the region.

Marco Island is a barrier island on the Gulf Coast of Florida, with a high water table and sensitive coastal ecosystems. Landfills in such areas must manage leachate carefully to prevent groundwater contamination. The facility's proximity to residential areas also requires effective landfill gas collection to mitigate methane emissions and odor issues. Florida's humid subtropical climate accelerates waste decomposition, increasing leachate and gas generation rates.