Middle Peninsula Landfill - Operational Landfill in Saluda, Virginia, USA

Middle Peninsula Landfill is a solid waste management facility located at 3714 Waste Management Way in Saluda, Virginia, United States. Owned and operated by WM, the landfill has been operational since 1995 and serves the Gloucester 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 and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. Landfills in Virginia must comply with state solid waste management regulations, which include requirements for liners, leachate collection, and gas monitoring. The landfill's scale is typical for a regional facility, handling waste from surrounding communities. Environmental management at Middle Peninsula Landfill focuses on controlling landfill gas and leachate to minimize impacts on air and groundwater. The facility's location in a coastal plain region with a high water table necessitates robust leachate management systems. Proper operation ensures protection of local water resources and reduces methane emissions through gas collection or flaring.

The landfill is situated in Gloucester County, Virginia, within the coastal plain region characterized by high groundwater levels and proximity to the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Effective leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, while landfill gas collection systems help mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. The facility's operations must balance waste disposal needs with environmental protection in this ecologically sensitive area.