MAXWELL AFB SANITARY LANDFILL - Operational Landfill in Maxwell, Alabama, USA

MAXWELL AFB SANITARY LANDFILL is an operational landfill located in Maxwell, Montgomery County, Alabama, United States. As a solid waste management facility, it handles municipal solid waste disposal for the region, 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 is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill). The landfill operates within Alabama's regulatory environment, which follows federal guidelines for leachate management, groundwater monitoring, and methane control. Landfills of this type typically include liners, leachate collection systems, and gas management infrastructure to mitigate environmental impacts. As a sanitary landfill serving Maxwell Air Force Base and the surrounding community, this facility plays a key role in local waste disposal. Its operational status indicates ongoing service, contributing to the region's solid waste infrastructure. The landfill's environmental significance lies in its potential for methane generation and leachate management, which are critical factors in minimizing air and water pollution.

The landfill is situated in Maxwell, Alabama, a region with a humid subtropical climate that can influence leachate generation and methane production. Proximity to groundwater resources necessitates robust leachate management systems to prevent contamination. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling are also relevant environmental considerations. Under US EPA regulations, the facility must comply with landfill gas collection and control requirements to reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas.