Parkway Landfill - Solid Waste Management in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Parkway Landfill is a solid waste management facility located at 2255 Black Warrior Parkway in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States. The landfill is operational and serves the Tuscaloosa County area, handling municipal solid waste. 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 requirements for landfill gas management. Alabama's solid waste regulations align with federal standards, ensuring proper liner systems, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring. The landfill's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. Environmental management at Parkway Landfill includes landfill gas collection and control to reduce methane emissions, as well as leachate management to protect local groundwater. The facility's proximity to the Black Warrior River and Tuscaloosa's urban area necessitates careful operational practices to minimize community and environmental impacts.

The landfill is located near the Black Warrior River in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, an area with a humid subtropical climate and significant rainfall. This climate increases the potential for leachate generation, requiring robust collection and treatment systems to prevent groundwater contamination. Methane emissions from decomposing waste are managed through gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The facility's proximity to residential areas also necessitates traffic management and odor control measures.