Overview
O'Steen Brothers C&D Landfill / SR 24 is an operational construction and demolition debris landfill in Gainesville, Florida, serving Alachua County. It operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations for non-hazardous solid waste.
O'Steen Brothers C&D Landfill / SR 24 is a construction and demolition debris landfill located 1.5 miles south of Archer on State Road 24 in Gainesville, Florida. The facility is operational and serves the Alachua County area, managing non-hazardous solid waste from construction and demolition activities. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically RCRA Subtitle D which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. In Florida, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) oversees permitting and compliance. The landfill's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a specialized facility for construction and demolition debris, which typically has lower organic content than municipal solid waste, reducing methane generation potential. Environmental management at this site focuses on leachate control and groundwater monitoring, given the proximity to the Floridan Aquifer, a major drinking water source. The facility's location in a region with high rainfall requires robust leachate collection systems to prevent groundwater contamination. Community impact considerations include truck traffic on SR 24 and odor management. The landfill contributes to local waste diversion by providing a dedicated disposal option for construction debris, supporting recycling and recovery efforts in the building sector.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in north-central Florida, an area underlain by the karstic Floridan Aquifer, which is highly susceptible to contamination from leachate. Effective leachate management is critical to protect groundwater resources. The region's subtropical climate with high annual rainfall increases leachate generation, necessitating robust collection and treatment systems. Additionally, landfill gas management, though less critical for C&D waste, still requires monitoring to mitigate methane emissions. Proximity to Gainesville means community concerns about traffic, dust, and odor are relevant, and the facility must comply with local zoning and environmental regulations.
Frequently asked questions
O'Steen Brothers C&D Landfill / SR 24 is located 1.5 miles south of Archer on State Road 24 in Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, USA.
This landfill accepts construction and demolition debris (C&D), which includes materials like concrete, wood, drywall, asphalt, and metals from building and demolition projects.
C&D landfills in Florida must comply with the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D standards for non-hazardous solid waste, as well as state regulations enforced by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), including groundwater monitoring and leachate management requirements.
The facility manages environmental risks through leachate collection and treatment systems, groundwater monitoring wells, and dust control measures. As a C&D landfill, methane generation is lower than at municipal landfills, but gas monitoring may still be required.
The landfill is currently operational, serving the Gainesville area and Alachua County for the disposal of construction and demolition debris.
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