ORANGE COUNTY LANDFILL - Orlando, Florida Landfill Facility

ORANGE COUNTY LANDFILL is a landfill facility located at 5901 YOUNG PINE RD in Orlando, Florida, United States. It is currently operational and serves the solid waste management needs of Orange County and the surrounding area. 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 landfill gas rules. Landfills in Florida must also comply with state-level environmental regulations. The facility's NAICS codes indicate involvement in water and sewer line construction, solid waste collection, and waste treatment and disposal. ORANGE COUNTY LANDFILL contributes to the local community by providing essential waste disposal services. Its environmental significance includes managing landfill gas and leachate to minimize impacts on air and groundwater. The facility's location in a populated area near Orlando underscores the importance of proper waste management practices.

Landfills like ORANGE COUNTY LANDFILL must manage landfill gas, primarily methane, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act regulations. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given Florida's high water table and proximity to sensitive ecosystems. Community proximity and truck traffic are also key considerations for this facility.