Overview
Orchard Hill SLF is an operational landfill in Watervliet, Michigan, United States. Opened in 1976 and managed by Landfill Management Co., it serves the local solid waste management needs.
Orchard Hill SLF is a landfill facility located at 3290 Hennessey Road in Watervliet, Berrien County, Michigan, United States. Operational since 1976, it is managed by Landfill Management Co. and plays a key role in the region's solid waste disposal infrastructure. As a landfill, Orchard Hill SLF operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act standards for landfill gas management. The facility's long operational history suggests established waste acceptance and environmental monitoring practices typical of Michigan landfills. The landfill's location in southwestern Michigan places it in an area with agricultural and residential land use. Proper leachate management and groundwater protection are critical given the proximity to local water resources. The facility's continued operation through 2055 indicates ongoing community service and waste management capacity.
Environmental context
Landfills like Orchard Hill SLF require careful management of landfill gas, which includes methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Leachate control is essential to prevent groundwater contamination, especially in regions with high water tables or nearby surface waters. Community proximity and truck traffic are also key environmental considerations for this facility.
Frequently asked questions
Orchard Hill SLF is located at 3290 Hennessey Road, Watervliet, Michigan 49098, United States.
As a landfill, Orchard Hill SLF accepts municipal solid waste and likely other non-hazardous waste types, subject to its permit and regulatory approvals.
Orchard Hill SLF is operated by Landfill Management Co., which manages the facility's daily operations and environmental compliance.
Landfills in the US are regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D for municipal solid waste, and the Clean Air Act for landfill gas emissions. States like Michigan may have additional requirements.
Orchard Hill SLF opened in 1976 and is planned to remain operational until 2055, providing long-term waste disposal capacity for the region.
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