Overview
Morman Lake CSWLF is an operational landfill in Flagstaff, Arizona, serving Coconino County. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
Morman Lake CSWLF is an operational landfill located in Flagstaff, Arizona, within Coconino County. The facility manages solid waste disposal for the local community and surrounding areas, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills. The landfill operates under the NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. As a landfill in the United States, it must comply with federal regulations including landfill gas collection and control requirements under the Clean Air Act, as well as state-level environmental permits. The facility's location in northern Arizona places it in a semi-arid climate, which influences leachate generation and management practices. Morman Lake CSWLF plays a key role in regional solid waste management for Flagstaff and Coconino County. Proper landfill operations are essential for minimizing environmental impacts such as methane emissions and groundwater contamination. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing service to the community, supporting local waste diversion and disposal needs.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in a semi-arid region of northern Arizona, where low precipitation reduces leachate generation but groundwater protection remains critical due to the area's hydrogeology. Landfill gas management, including methane capture, is important for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. Proximity to the community of Flagstaff necessitates careful traffic management and odor control to minimize neighborhood impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Morman Lake CSWLF is located in Flagstaff, Arizona, United States, approximately 0.7 miles west of AZ 486 on Mormon Lake Road.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, Morman Lake CSWLF accepts household and commercial solid waste, subject to local and federal regulations.
Landfills in the United States are regulated under the EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste, and the Clean Air Act for landfill gas emissions. State agencies also enforce additional requirements.
Landfills in the US are required to collect and control landfill gas, typically through gas extraction wells and flaring or energy recovery systems, to reduce methane emissions.
In Arizona's arid climate, landfills must manage leachate carefully to protect groundwater. Methane capture is also important for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from decomposing waste.
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