Reliable Landfill, LLC - Landfill in Torbert, Louisiana, USA

Reliable Landfill, LLC is a landfill facility located in Torbert, Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, United States. Owned and operated by WM, the site has been operational since 1994 and is projected to remain open until 2042. As a major solid waste management facility in the region, it handles municipal solid waste and 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 regulations for landfill gas management. Landfills in Louisiana are subject to state-specific environmental permits that address leachate control, groundwater monitoring, and methane gas collection. WM, as a national waste management company, typically implements standard industry practices for gas extraction and leachate treatment at its facilities. Reliable Landfill serves the local communities in Pointe Coupee Parish and surrounding areas, providing essential waste disposal services. The facility's long operational lifespan indicates its significance to regional waste management planning. Proper landfill gas management and leachate control are critical to minimizing environmental impacts, particularly given the proximity to the Mississippi River and local groundwater resources.

Landfills in Louisiana face environmental challenges related to groundwater protection due to the state's high water table and proximity to the Mississippi River. Methane gas generation from decomposing waste requires effective collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is also critical to prevent contamination of local water bodies. The facility's location in a rural area may reduce community proximity concerns, but traffic from waste hauling vehicles remains a consideration.