Mountainview SLF Landfill - Frostburg, Maryland | Solid Waste Management

Mountainview SLF is a landfill facility located at 13300 New George's Creek Road SW in Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland, United States. Owned by Noble Environmental, the landfill has been operational since 1991 and officially closed in 2024. It serves the solid waste management needs of the surrounding region. As a landfill, Mountainview SLF operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. The facility is subject to requirements for liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management. In Maryland, the Department of the Environment oversees compliance with state regulations that align with federal standards. The closure of Mountainview SLF in 2024 marks a transition in local waste management. Post-closure care will involve ongoing monitoring of groundwater, leachate, and landfill gas to ensure environmental protection. The site's location in Allegany County, a rural area in western Maryland, means it served a community with limited alternative disposal options.

Landfills like Mountainview SLF present environmental considerations including methane generation from decomposing waste, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions if not captured. Leachate, a liquid that percolates through waste, must be managed to prevent groundwater contamination. The facility's proximity to the local community and traffic from waste hauling are additional factors. Proper closure and post-closure care are critical to mitigate long-term environmental impacts.