Phase VA Expansion Landfill - Fort Pierce, Florida Solid Waste Management

Phase VA Expansion is a landfill facility located at 6120 Glades Cut Off Rd in Fort Pierce, Florida, within St. Lucie County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfill operations. As part of the regional waste management infrastructure, it handles municipal solid waste for the surrounding community. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. Compliance with Clean Air Act landfill gas rules is also required, including gas collection and control systems for larger landfills. Florida's Department of Environmental Protection oversees state-level permitting and monitoring. Phase VA Expansion plays a key role in managing waste from Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County. Proper landfill operations include leachate management to protect groundwater and gas collection to reduce methane emissions. The facility's location near residential areas necessitates careful traffic and odor management to minimize community impact.

Landfills in Florida face environmental challenges due to high rainfall and shallow groundwater tables, increasing leachate generation and groundwater contamination risks. Methane emissions from decomposing waste contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, requiring gas collection systems. Proximity to residential areas in St. Lucie County necessitates careful management of odors, traffic, and litter to mitigate community impacts.