Overview
PRESCOTT VALLEY MSW LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill in Prescott, Arizona, serving the Yavapai County region. It manages municipal solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
PRESCOTT VALLEY MSW LANDFILL is an operational landfill located in Prescott, Arizona, within Yavapai County. As a municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill, it serves the local community by providing waste disposal services. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. In Arizona, landfills must comply with state-level environmental quality standards, including groundwater monitoring and methane control. The facility's location in a semi-arid region influences leachate management practices. As a regional disposal site, the landfill plays a key role in waste management for Prescott and surrounding areas. Proper operation includes landfill gas collection to reduce methane emissions and leachate management to protect local groundwater. The facility's environmental significance lies in its contribution to waste diversion and compliance with federal and state regulations.
Environmental context
The Prescott Valley area is characterized by a semi-arid climate with limited rainfall, which reduces leachate generation but increases the importance of dust control and fire prevention. The landfill's proximity to groundwater sources necessitates robust leachate management systems. Landfill gas collection is critical to mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling are also key environmental considerations.
Frequently asked questions
PRESCOTT VALLEY MSW LANDFILL is located 1.3 miles northeast of AZ 89 on Sundog Ranch Road, in Prescott, Arizona, Yavapai County, United States.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, it accepts household and commercial non-hazardous solid waste from the Prescott Valley area.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions, along with Arizona state environmental standards.
Landfills like PRESCOTT VALLEY MSW LANDFILL typically install gas collection systems to capture methane, which can be flared or used for energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
In Arizona's arid climate, landfills focus on leachate control, groundwater monitoring, and methane management to minimize environmental impact, while also addressing dust and odor from operations.
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