Raleigh County SWA Landfill - Beckley, West Virginia Solid Waste Management Facility

Raleigh County SWA Landfill is a municipal solid waste landfill located in Beckley, West Virginia, United States. Operational since 1974, it serves Raleigh County and is owned and operated by Raleigh County, WV. The facility is classified as a landfill under the Solid Waste Management sector. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas management. As a medium-scale facility, it manages waste from the local community and surrounding areas. The landfill is expected to remain open until 2083, indicating long-term planning for waste disposal needs. The facility plays a critical role in managing solid waste for Raleigh County, providing essential waste disposal services to the community. Its long operational history and future capacity highlight its importance in regional waste management infrastructure. The landfill's environmental management includes leachate control and landfill gas collection to mitigate potential impacts on local groundwater and air quality.

The Raleigh County SWA Landfill is situated in the Appalachian region of West Virginia, an area characterized by mountainous terrain and abundant rainfall. These conditions necessitate robust leachate management systems to prevent groundwater contamination. The landfill's proximity to communities in Beckley requires careful traffic management and odor control. Landfill gas collection systems are essential to reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, and to comply with EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act.