Pine Grove Landfill - Amanda, Ohio Solid Waste Management Facility

Pine Grove Landfill is a municipal solid waste landfill located at 5131 Drinkle Road, S.W., Amanda, Fairfield County, Ohio, United States. Owned and operated by Republic Services, Inc., the facility has been in operation since 1981 and is expected to continue operations until 2160, indicating a long-term waste management solution for the region. As a landfill, Pine Grove operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act (CAA) for landfill gas emissions. The facility likely employs modern landfill practices including liner systems, leachate collection, and gas management to comply with federal and state regulations. Ohio's solid waste management rules further dictate operational standards. The landfill serves the waste disposal needs of Fairfield County and surrounding areas. Its long operational lifespan suggests significant capacity and regional importance. Environmental management at the site focuses on groundwater protection, methane gas control, and community impact mitigation, aligning with industry best practices for large-scale landfills.

Located in rural Fairfield County, Ohio, the landfill's environmental context includes proximity to agricultural land and potential groundwater resources. Key environmental considerations for this facility include landfill gas generation (methane), which requires collection and flaring or energy recovery to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, given the area's hydrogeology. Community proximity and truck traffic are also factors, as the site is accessed via local roads.