PRESTON LANDFILL - Operational Landfill in Preston, Connecticut, United States

PRESTON LANDFILL is an operational landfill located on Ross Road in Preston, Connecticut, United States. It serves the Southeastern Connecticut region, managing municipal solid waste for local communities. As a landfill facility, it plays a key role in the state'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 landfill gas rules. Connecticut's solid waste management plan emphasizes waste reduction and recycling, with landfills like PRESTON providing residual disposal capacity. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill. PRESTON LANDFILL contributes to regional waste management by providing disposal capacity for non-hazardous solid waste. Its location in southeastern Connecticut places it near residential areas, requiring careful management of landfill gas, leachate, and traffic to minimize environmental and community impacts.

The landfill is situated in southeastern Connecticut, an area with a mix of forests, wetlands, and residential communities. Proximity to groundwater resources necessitates robust leachate management to prevent contamination. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and controlled to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor. Community proximity requires careful traffic management and odor control measures.