Overview
REGIONAL LANDFILL (SAFFORD / GRAHAM COUNTY) is an operational landfill in Safford, Arizona, serving Graham County. It manages municipal solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
REGIONAL LANDFILL (SAFFORD / GRAHAM COUNTY) is an operational landfill located on Landfill Road, 3.5 miles south of Safford, Arizona, in Graham County. It serves as a regional disposal facility for municipal solid waste generated in the area, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill) and is subject to federal and state regulations, including landfill gas management and leachate control requirements. As a regional landfill, it likely accepts waste from multiple communities in Graham County and surrounding areas, with typical operational practices including waste compaction, daily cover, and environmental monitoring. The landfill plays a critical role in the region's waste management infrastructure, providing a disposal option for residential and commercial waste. Its location in a semi-arid climate influences leachate generation and gas management strategies. The facility contributes to local environmental protection by containing waste and managing potential emissions, in line with Arizona Department of Environmental Quality standards.
Environmental context
The landfill operates in a semi-arid region of southeastern Arizona, where low precipitation reduces leachate generation but groundwater protection remains critical due to the area's reliance on aquifers. Proximity to the Gila River watershed requires careful leachate management to prevent contamination. Landfill gas, primarily methane, is a key environmental concern; collection systems are typically required to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and odor. Community proximity and truck traffic on Landfill Road are local considerations.
Frequently asked questions
The landfill is located on Landfill Road, 3.5 miles south of Safford, Arizona, in Graham County, United States.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, it accepts residential, commercial, and non-hazardous industrial waste generated in Graham County and surrounding areas.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management and state-level Arizona Department of Environmental Quality permits.
Landfills in the US are required to have leachate collection and treatment systems, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas collection or control systems to mitigate methane emissions and odor.
The facility is currently operational, serving as a regional disposal site for solid waste in the Safford area.
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