Overview
PAGE MSW LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill in Page, Arizona, United States. It serves the Coconino County area with municipal solid waste disposal.
PAGE MSW LANDFILL is a municipal solid waste landfill located 2.1 miles north of Glen Canyon Dam in Page, Arizona, United States. The facility is operational and serves the waste management needs of Coconino County and surrounding communities. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's solid waste 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 regulations for landfill gas emissions. Landfills in Arizona must comply with state-specific environmental permits and monitoring requirements. PAGE MSW LANDFILL is situated in a semi-arid region near the Colorado River and Glen Canyon Dam. Its location requires careful management of groundwater protection and dust control. The facility contributes to local waste disposal capacity and supports community sanitation. Proper operation is essential to minimize methane emissions and leachate migration in this environmentally sensitive area.
Environmental context
The landfill is located in a semi-arid region near the Colorado River and Glen Canyon Dam, which are ecologically sensitive areas. Groundwater protection is critical due to the proximity to the river. Landfill gas management, including methane capture, is important to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Dust control and leachate management are also key environmental considerations in this dry climate.
Frequently asked questions
PAGE MSW LANDFILL is located 2.1 miles north of Glen Canyon Dam on US Highway in Page, Arizona, United States.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, PAGE MSW LANDFILL accepts household and commercial solid waste, subject to local regulations.
It is owned by a municipal or county entity serving Coconino County.
Landfills in the US are regulated under RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste, and the Clean Air Act for landfill gas emissions. States may have additional requirements.
Landfills like PAGE MSW LANDFILL typically manage leachate through collection and treatment, and control landfill gas via collection systems or flaring to reduce methane emissions.
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