Overview
PLEASANT VALLEY / YOUNG MUNICIPAL LF is an operational landfill in Young, Arizona, serving the Gila County area. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
PLEASANT VALLEY / YOUNG MUNICIPAL LF is a landfill facility located 2.8 miles south of Pleasant Valley School in Young, Arizona, within Gila County. The facility is currently operational and serves the local community's solid waste management needs. 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, specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, which governs design, operation, and closure standards. Landfills in Arizona must also comply with state-level environmental regulations. Typical landfill operations include waste compaction, daily cover, and leachate management to minimize environmental impact. Landfills like this one are significant for managing non-hazardous solid waste in rural areas. They provide essential disposal capacity for communities and must address environmental concerns such as landfill gas generation and groundwater protection. The facility's location in a rural setting may influence its operational practices and community impact.
Environmental context
Landfills in Arizona face unique environmental considerations due to the arid climate, which reduces leachate generation but increases dust and odor management challenges. Groundwater protection is critical, especially in areas with shallow aquifers. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be managed to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and odor. Proximity to communities and traffic from waste hauling are also key factors in operational planning.
Frequently asked questions
The landfill is located 2.8 miles south of Pleasant Valley School in Young, Arizona, within Gila County.
As a municipal landfill, it accepts non-hazardous solid waste from residential, commercial, and industrial sources in the area.
The facility operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which sets standards for municipal solid waste landfills, including liner systems, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring.
Arizona's Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) oversees landfill permitting and compliance, enforcing state-specific rules that align with federal RCRA Subtitle D requirements.
Key concerns include groundwater contamination from leachate, methane gas emissions, odor, dust, and impacts on local traffic and wildlife.
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