Mountain View Reclamation Landfill - Greencastle, Pennsylvania Landfill

Mountain View Reclamation Landfill is a municipal solid waste landfill located at 9446 Letzburg Road in Greencastle, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Owned and operated by WM (Waste Management), the facility has been operational since 1977 and is projected to remain open until 2049. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste disposal infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act standards for landfill gas management. Landfills of this scale typically employ liners, leachate collection systems, and gas extraction wells to mitigate environmental impacts. The site's long operational history and planned closure date indicate a well-established waste management operation. Mountain View Reclamation Landfill serves the Greencastle area and broader Franklin County, providing essential waste disposal services. Its location in rural Pennsylvania means it likely handles waste from surrounding communities and potentially from further afield. The facility's long-term planning and regulatory compliance are critical for managing local solid waste streams and minimizing environmental risks.

Landfills like Mountain View Reclamation Landfill must manage landfill gas, primarily methane, which is a potent greenhouse gas. Gas collection systems are typically installed to capture methane for energy recovery or flaring. Leachate management is also critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the site's location in a rural area with potential groundwater resources. Proximity to communities and traffic from waste hauling are additional environmental considerations.